Thursday, 30 April 2009
Young mayors in parliament
Over 50 local authorities from across the country came together yesterday to find out more about how the young mayor model works and how it might be implemented in their local area. A passionate debate around the different models of youth engagement was the highlight of the day and underlined the need to think carefully about how young mayors and youth councils can complement each other. The end game for everyone is the same and it is essential to remember that we are not in competition! The YMN are here to answer any questions about the young mayor process and look forward to carrying on the debate with everyone present and many more. Also, if you were at the event yesterday and want your copy of the film, get in touch and let us know where to send it!
Friday, 17 April 2009
Newham in the news...
Young Mayor of Newham Joshua Adejokun has urged directors of children services across the country to set up young mayor schemes in their own areas.
http://tinyurl.com/de3lk6
Young Mayor of Newham Joshua Adejokun writes today in a special edition of the SocietyGuardian. Joshua talks about his experiences as a young person and why it is important to inspire other young people to get involved in changing their society on a very local level.
http://tinyurl.com/djo35d
http://tinyurl.com/de3lk6
Young Mayor of Newham Joshua Adejokun writes today in a special edition of the SocietyGuardian. Joshua talks about his experiences as a young person and why it is important to inspire other young people to get involved in changing their society on a very local level.
http://tinyurl.com/djo35d
Thursday, 16 April 2009
Young Mayor live broadcast...
The first radio show by the Young Mayor of Tower Hamlets goes out next Friday (24th April) at 6pm. You can listen to it here: http://www.xstreameast.co.uk/
Thursday, 9 April 2009
'I’ve always been a little critical of society. I feel annoyed when decisions are made without young people being consulted, especially if the decision influences us. Before I was elected as Young Mayor, I felt discriminated against because of my age; some of my older friends told me I was too young to have such a responsible role.'
So said Joshua Adejokun, Young Mayor of Newham, at a speech yesterday to the Association of Director's of Children's Services. Do you agree?
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
Willing but not Wanting
Only a quarter of young people will definitely vote in the next election even though most think it is important to vote, according to figures published by the Hansard Society today.
The political education charity's sixth Audit of Political Engagement found that 24 per cent of 18- to 24-year-old say they are ‘certain to vote' at a general election, compared to 57 per cent of over-25s. This double in difference initially reflects that the younger generation just aren't interested or bothered about the democracy that surrounds them. However this is not true, four out of five (83 per cent) think it is "essential" or "important" to vote in order to be a good citizen clearly hinting that the new generation is not only overly keen about having a say and involvement in their community but also that they are more awake than ever and are not happy with the choices that are on offer. they are willing to be a part of the community but are not wanting to support the unrepresentative parties of today.
The younger generation are thinking for themselves rather than following the old fashion trend of following in your parents foot steps. 54% of adults expressed an interest in politics yet this figure is lower than than their voting turnout showing that some adults just vote for the sake of it rather than thinking for themselves. Perhaps it is time for the grown-ups to take a leaf out of the younger generations book and begin thinking for themselves.
Chief executive of the Hansard Society, Fiona Booth had this to say: "The overall findings of this year's Audit should cause all of us to reflect on how much more there is still to do to increase public knowledge of and interest in how we are governed - particularly among the younger generation."
The political education charity's sixth Audit of Political Engagement found that 24 per cent of 18- to 24-year-old say they are ‘certain to vote' at a general election, compared to 57 per cent of over-25s. This double in difference initially reflects that the younger generation just aren't interested or bothered about the democracy that surrounds them. However this is not true, four out of five (83 per cent) think it is "essential" or "important" to vote in order to be a good citizen clearly hinting that the new generation is not only overly keen about having a say and involvement in their community but also that they are more awake than ever and are not happy with the choices that are on offer. they are willing to be a part of the community but are not wanting to support the unrepresentative parties of today.
The younger generation are thinking for themselves rather than following the old fashion trend of following in your parents foot steps. 54% of adults expressed an interest in politics yet this figure is lower than than their voting turnout showing that some adults just vote for the sake of it rather than thinking for themselves. Perhaps it is time for the grown-ups to take a leaf out of the younger generations book and begin thinking for themselves.
Chief executive of the Hansard Society, Fiona Booth had this to say: "The overall findings of this year's Audit should cause all of us to reflect on how much more there is still to do to increase public knowledge of and interest in how we are governed - particularly among the younger generation."
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