Earlier this year, people across the city elected their new faces to be the voice for young people across the city.
Two members have been elected, with two deputy members, and are ready to get stuck into their projects over the next year.
Bill, aged 13 aims to reduce homework, by ensuring teachers are aware of the struggles students face, and they offer help and support to those that need it.
Sienna, aged 16 was elected last year and re-elected this year, Sienna aims to tackle violence against women and girls, by challenging harmful attitudes, and advocating for safe spaces.
Our deputy members
Faith, aged 16 aims to reduce bus fares for children, young people and students. Focusing on school holidays.
The final project aims to tackle the cost of living crisis, with online campaigns highlighting the effects and to work with local leaders to promote support schemes. This is being led by Robin, 16.
Councillor Jemima Laing, Cabinet Member for Children’s Social Care, said: “Our members of the Youth Parliament are all inspiring young people who are excellent role models as they are campaigning for change in our city. They are the voice for their generation, and all their campaigns are very strong focusing on current issues.
“I look forward to seeing them progress with their work over the next year and huge congratulations to them.”
Plymouth Youth Parliament is open to young people aged 11 to 18.
They are involved in supporting the above campaigns as well as a range of other work including attendance and involvement in the Children, Young People and Families Scrutiny committee.
If you are interested in working with them and feel you can contribute to supporting the young people in meeting their campaign aims or can link them to workstreams relevant to their campaigns, or if you know of any young people interested in getting involved, please contact The Participation Team via [email protected].