5 things councils should know about engaging young people, according to young people
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By Ilona Lodewijckx
‘Young people are the future.’ When it comes to engaging and involving our youth, this quote is often mindlessly tossed about and hailed as a key motivator. Of course, empowering our youngest will serve us well for years to come, but young people are very much already here and ready to take part in the public debate. That’s why we spoke with Emily and Justin, two inspiring young residents who are both actively involved in youth engagement programmes linked to North Ayrshire Council in Scotland.
Emily Nix (18) is a member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Cunninghame South and the UK Youth Parliament for the West of Scotland. Justin Jones (16) is the Chairperson of the Irvine Youth Forum (a local body of youngsters representing the voice of young people at a local and national level). Both are also members and signatories of the North Ayrshire Youth Executive Committee, a group that regularly meets with the council. Justin and Emily have both actively been taki...
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