The successful UKYP candidates were announced last night (Thursday 9 February) in Dorset’s youth parliament elections, with a record number of votes.
39,000 young people voted for their representative in the elections, a huge success for the UK Young Parliament and for young people in the county.
The three elected members of the UKYP for Dorset are:
Moya Dunne from Ferndown Upper School, 6,700 votes.
Jamie Edge from Emmanuel Middle School, 4,822 votes.
Natasha Glendenning from The Gryphon School, 4,466 votes.
They will be supported by three Deputy MYPs:
Leon Buengiorno from The Blandford School, 3,611 votes.
Lloyd Hatton from All Saints School, 3,449 votes.
Imogen Barnard from Woodfoffe School, 3,222 votes.
The candidates campaigned for their positions, producing video manifestoes which were shown in schools and youth centres across Dorset. Thousands of young people took part in the election and voting process and once again the UKYP elections were a great success.
Cabinet member for children’s services Toni Coombs said:
“Congratulations to the winning candidates, and to everyone who put themselves forward and campaigned. It’s so important for young people to be involved in their community and in local politics. Local and national Government decisions affect so much in our lives, particularly in the difficult times we’re currently experiencing, and it is vital that young people understand the importance of their voice.
“I wish the newly elected MYPs a successful and enjoyable year. I’m sure they will represent the views of Dorset’s young people well, and with passion. It’s fantastic to see such a high number of young people voting and taking part in these elections.”
The MYPs and their deputies will take part in national and regional sittings of the UK Youth Parliament. All six members will work to deliver their own manifestos for the young people of Dorset and will also sit on the Dorset Youth Council known as DYCE (Dorset Youth Council Enables).
Dorset County Council’s participation youth worker Shani Bancroft said:
“The candidates have worked very hard in the lead up to the event, and have taken the process very seriously. It’s been wonderful to work with the young people and see their enthusiasm and dedication for their communities, for the youth of Dorset and for voicing what’s important to young people today.
“Thank you to the local district and borough councils for the use of their polling booths and ballot boxes and to everyone who participated in counting the votes and running the elections – and huge congratulations to the new MYPs.”
UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) is a national organisation that gives 11-18 -year-olds an opportunity to get involved in national and local decision making In Dorset, the election process is managed by Dorset County Council’s youth and community service.
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February 13th, 2012 at 9:01 am
An excellent event, congratulations to all of the candidates and the staff involved.