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North West Leicestershire Youth Council Libby Bligh and Dariusz Allen; Chair and Vice-Chair of N.W.L.Y.C. How does the Youth Council Structure work? T H E CYCLe Representatives J I N.W.L.Y.C. and the 6 other N.W.L. Radio District or

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North West Leicestershire Youth Council

Libby Bligh and Dariusz Allen; Chair and Vice-Chair of N.W.L.Y.C.

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How does the Youth Council Structure work?

School Councils, Youth Forums, Youth Groups etc. N.W.L.Y.C. and the 6 other District or Borough Youth Councils CYCLe

T H E J I T T Y Representatives and S.L.O.s Representatives N.W.L. Radio

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Our Aims

To ‘capture’ the voice of young people

aged 13-19years in N.W.L.

– Voice of Young People Conference – The Jitty – Consultation Exercises

To work effectively alongside the District

and County Council.

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How to work effectively alongside the District Council

Develop a Compact Agreement
Working together on both Youth Council and

District Council priorities

Building links in 2008:

– Appoint a Youth Champion – Undertake Political ‘Speed Dating’ Workshop

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Compact Agreement

Formal agreement to outline support e.g.

– Budget – Time – Youth Champion – Meetings support – Transport

This will improve working relationships

between Y.C. and D.C.

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Working Together

District Council Priorities Youth Council Priorities

Revitalise Coalville Town Centre Transport Children and Young People Improve Planning Service Facilities Recycling Community Safety Crime and Safety Affordable Housing

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Building links in 2008

Appoint a Youth Champion

An agreed role, written into the Compact Agreement to advocate the

voice of young people and represent their views at Council meetings.

A good, physical link between the District Council and Youth Council
Up to three nominated Councillors who wish to carry out this role will

be interviewed for selection

Proposed date for selection – Thursday 7th February 2008 6-9pm

(flexible date) Undertake the ‘political speed dating’ Workshop

Hands on way for Youth Council members to meet District

Councillors and vice versa

Opportunity to discuss issues directly which are of importance to

young people and Youth Councillors

Proposed date for workshop – Tuesday 18th March 2008 5:45pm –

6:15pm prior to the Full Council meeting at 6:30

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