Cast your vote for the next Youth Parliament member

LANCASHIRE’S young people can now vote for their member of the youth parliament.

Anyone aged 11–19 and who lives in Lancashire is eligible to vote.

Voting is open online until Thursday, March 15.

Five Members of the Youth Parliament (MYP) will be elected covering the following areas:

Chorley, South Ribble and West Lancashire. Preston. Lancaster, Fylde and Wyre. Burnley and Pendle. Hyndburn, Ribble Valley and Rossendale.

One more MYP will be chosen by the Children in Care Council and the SEND forum.

County Councillor Susie Charles, cabinet member for children, young people and schools, said: “This is a great opportunity for you to get involved by voting for your MYP.

“I’d urge young people to support the democratic process and their local communities.

“This is another demonstration of the positive contribution that young people can make.”

Young people who are elected organise events and projects, run campaigns and influence decision makers on the issues which matter most to young people.

Runners-up will be offered the opportunity to become a deputy MYP to support the MYPs.

In the past two years, one million young people have voted in UK Youth Parliament elections.

Young people can find out who is standing for election in their local area and vote at www.lancashire.gov.uk

More information is also available by calling Brian Wood on 07795 222745 or emailing brian. wood@lancashire.gov.uk