What is a Youth Council?

Blaby District Youth Council will give a voice to young people which will be listened to by local government, businesses and young peoples’ service providers. It provides an opportunity for young people to become involved in the democratic process and take real, positive action within their local community. This is the first year of the Youth Council so the young people who get involved now will also be able to assist the Council in developing its role.

What will Blaby District Youth Council do?

The Youth Council will voice the issues on behalf of the young people of Blaby District and provide a link between the young people, decision makers and service providers. The Youth Council has been allocated a budget to fund youth projects for young people in the district. The Youth Council will also work in partnership with the Members of the Council to highlight and campaign on issues which are important to local people.

How long are the Youth Councillors elected for?

The Youth Councillors are elected for 2 years from May 2009.

How much time would I need to dedicate to this role?

There will be monthly meetings of the Youth Council and if you get involved in specific areas of work/projects you may need to attend additional meetings.

How do I know if I live in Blaby District?

The District Council covers the following villages:

• Aston Flamville
• Blaby
• Braunstone
• Cosby
• Countesthorpe
• Croft
• Elmesthorpe
• Enderby
• Glenfield
• Glen Parva
• Huncote
• Kilby
• Kirby Muxloe
• Leicester Forest East
• Leicester Forest West
• Lubbesthorpe
• Narborough
• Potters Marston
• Sapcote
• Sharnford
• Stoney Stanton
• Thurlaston
• Whetstone
• Wigston Parva

How do I get involved?

Download the nomination forms to nominate yourself as a Youth Councillor for Blaby District.How do I vote?

The Council will be having polling stations in the following schools:

• John Cleveland College
• Guthlaxton College Wigston
• Brookvale High School Groby
• Longslade Community College
• Groby Community College
• South Wigston High School
• The Martin High School Anstey
• South Charnwood High School
• Thomas Estley Community College
• Winstanley Community College
• Leysland High School
• Bosworth Community College
• Countesthorpe Community College
• Brockington College
• Lutterworth College

If you attend any other school or are not in education but are aged between 11 and 18 you will need to register to vote, download a registration form.

For more information about Blaby District Youth Council Elections please contact:

Liz Read (Democratic Services Manager)
Blaby District Council
Council Offices
Narborough
Leicester
LE19 2EP

Tel: 0116 272 7509

e-mail: electoral@blaby.gov.uk