Helping young citizens to keep doing democracy with NCS
We were really pleased to be able to work with the NCS leaders at Huddersfield Giants Community Trust to help 35 young people learn about, and get involved in, local democracy.
Working with NCS to find out what makes young people proud of where they live
The Huddersfield Town Foundation supported young people to try out one of our Everyday democracy activities as part of this Summer’s NCS Keep Doing Good programme.
Everyday Democracy – activities for schools
Can your school community help to try out some creative activities to explore everyday democracy? We’ve been inspired by all the creative things young people have been doing during lockdown…
Growing our youth council
This year we’re celebrating 10 years of Kirklees Youth Council – and we want your help to plan for the future. Find out how to get involved…
Local democracy and lowering the voting age in Kirklees – University of Huddersfield Research
Researchers at the University of Huddersfield are encouraging young people aged 14 to 18 in Kirklees to take part in some research about the wider issues around lowering the voting age and young people’s views on politics and democracy.
Kenny Imafidon’s evidence
Here’s an overview of the evidence given to the Kirklees Democracy Commission by Kenny Imafidon from Bite the Ballot, in an evidence gathering session on 31st August 2016.
Quotes from young people in Kirklees about local democracy
Here are some of the things young people told us in our group discussion with Kirklees Youth Council on 2nd November 2016.