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…
Khizar’s story
Khizar’s advice for young people is: “Get involved and get your voices heard. The best way to do that is through an organisation such as the youth council”
Aishah’s story
Aishah says that one thing she really took from Kirklees Youth Council was the sense of belonging it gave her.
Chris’s story
Chris told us that his voice as an activist was “10 years in the making” and that he started to find it by being part of Kirklees Youth Council.
Georgia’s story
Georgia told us that participating in Kirklees Youth Council changed (and probably saved) her life.
Jacob’s story
Jacob told us that joining Kirklees Youth Council was a spur of the moment decision that “has changed my life forever”.
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.