Stand for election, youths urged (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Stand for election, youths urged

3:24pm Thursday 22nd May 2008 in

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Young people who want to make a difference are being urged to stand in the Bradford and Keighley Youth Parliament (BKYP) elections.

Organised by Bradford Council's Youth Service, candidates are being sought now for the 2009 elections.

Youth workers and Members of the Youth Parliament (MYPs) will be handing out information and applications for the role in Centenary Square on Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

Councillor Colin Gill, executive member for services for children and young people, said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for young people to learn about the role of the MYPs and the work they do to address issues raised by their peers."

The elections will be held from January 26 to 30, 2009, and there are 30 seats up for grabs.

Paul Carter, BKYP Public Liaison Officer, said: "Prospective candidates will be given training throughout the summer so we are urging people to put their names forward as soon as possible."

BKYP elections are held every two years and six young people are selected to represent each of the five constituencies.

After the elections, constituency conferences are held to determine the issues in each area, which then become the MYPs' priorities.

More information about the elections and the work of the parliament is available on the BKYP website at www.bkyp.com