Leicestershire Youth Council (CYCLe)

Young people can now report the behaviour of the bus drivers e.g. smoking and badlanguage. You can also report on the state e.g. keeping bus untiddy as well as badbehaviour of the other pupils because you need a safer journey to and from school. If peopleor the bus driver are doing the wrong thing: tell someone or tell a teacher at school.

If you don't, there could be serious consiquences so find a seat, stay in it until the bus stops at your stop.

You dont want an accident do you?

IF IT'S NOT REPORTED
IT DON'T GET SORTED

by Karl

More than 100 young people had their say at an event at County Hall.

The teenagers quizzed County Councillors and officers on their key priorities of transport, facilities and crime and safety. They then worked together to try and find solutions. The event was organised by the County Youth Council for Leicestershire (CYCLe) which is made up of members of youth councils from across the County.

The young people also gave their views on why voting at the forthcoming County Council and European Elections is so important.

Mackenzie (18) Hinckley and Bosworth youth council “If there is the mentality that there is no point, then there will be no voting and there will be no democracy. And nothing will be done.”

Alex (17) Harborough Youth Council “I think it is important to vote for your councillor to get in and do what he wants to do”

Beth (16) Charnwood Youth Council “If you choose the wrong person, or don’t even vote at all, you’re not going to get what you want in life.”

Adam (17) Melton Youth Council “If you don’t put your input or view and get your view heard, what is the point of complaining when the council makes mistakes and causes problems?”

Omar Sharif, MYP for Dorset, is aiming to get 2000 signatures on his Downing Street public transport petition by June 4th, he’s nearly there with over 1700 - help him reach his goal!

At the CYCLe Executive meeting in March, we had a small presentation from Martin Satchwell, on what his job entails and what he thought of the interview process he went though. (read more...)

A new document created by two members of Hinckley & Bosworth Youth Council, Martin and Simon, is set to be piloted in a Leicestershire school. John Cleveland College, Hinckley agreed to pilot the document, formally known as "Leicestershire Student and School Participation Charter".

The document was created with significant support from Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, County Youth Council Leicestershire and Leicestershire County Council's Youth Service and Healthy Schools, both part of the County Council's Children and Young People's service. (read more...)

The results for the CYCLe Extraordinary General Meeting on the 25th September are as follows:

• Emily, who was previously Communications Officer, was elected as Vice Chair following Kieran's resignation
• Dan was elected as Press Officer following Dean's resignation
• Nicki was elected as Communications Officer following Emily's election as Vice Chair

Congratulations to all those who stood for positions on the evening.

During September 2008 a group of about 30 CYCLe members went for the weekend at quorn hall Loughborough. All of this was in the name of training and having a laugh while we were at it. We spent the weekend taking part in activities such as; dwarfs wizards and giants, skinning of the snake, the pulse and getting to know you games and exercises. But most importantly of all we got some important work done, Voxpop 2009 planning is started all of the other CYCLe Subgroups have continued to plan their areas. An excellent and productive weekend was had by all.

Two members of Hinckley & Bosworth Youth Council have created a short video out of Lego that explains the Pyramid of Participation proccess that occurs in Leicestershire and where Scount Groups, School Councils, Borough Youth Council and County Youth Councils fit into the structure.

Healthcare Consultation
Young people have volunteered to help make this a young people friendly version. More on this next month.

Residential
The residential is being discussed for September with various activity days throughout the summer. More as this develops.

UK Youth Parliament
Heather Montague was invited to CYCLe to discuss the UKYP and answer any questions.

Police Authority Questionnaire
The questionnaire is up on The Jitty; if you haven't already please fill one in.

We've been working hard to get a new youth councils site up and running, and here it is!