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The British Youth Council (BYC) is led by young people for young people, aged 25 and under, across the UK. We empower young people to have a say and be heard.
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Our Parliament, Our Vision.
◄ Or our recent report on youth councils
Young Voices: Stronger Together
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23 | 07 | 10
National Citizen Service launched for 16 year olds
Is the vote next? BYC calls for youth input into scheme...
A new Government scheme for 16 year olds, the National Citizen Service, was announced by the Prime Minster, David Cameron on Thursday 22nd July.
20 | 07 | 10
Young voices really are stronger together
Youth councils make a real difference and improve services according to a new report from the British Youth Council (BYC). In the report, BYC calls for continued funding and support for youth councils and for their work and achievements to be recognised.
12 | 07 | 10
BYC scoops Positive Images award
The young filmmaking team who produced the BYC film, ‘Some Truth About Youth’ have been recognised with an award for their efforts.
13 | 07 | 10
The first of five BYC Conventions hits Belfast!
On Wednesday 30th June the British Youth Council kicked off its annual Convention season with its first devolved event in Belfast.
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BYC Minipoll
On June 22nd the Chancellor's, George Osborne, outlined how the Coalition Government would be handling its finances in an emergency budget. The budget outlined how 6 billion pounds of spending cuts would be made to deal with the Government debt, including cuts on money going towards certain public services. Would you like to be involved in decisions on how cuts affecting public services are made?
Giving young people the chance to inspect services in their area and have their say. Find out more about the programme here.
Find a Local Youth Council
Use the BYC map to find a Local Youth Council where you live...