Get involved in BYC campaigns

Votes at 16

We believe that 16 and 17 year olds should be given the vote in all public elections in the UK, because at 16 we are mature enough to engage in and contribute to democracy. BYC is a proud supporter of the Votes at 16 Coalition.

At the BYC Annual Council Meeting 2011 Shelly Harris from Welwyn Hatfield Youth Council outlined why she thinks Votes at 16 should be one of BYC's priority campaigns:

 

You can take action and help make Votes at 16 a reality. There are lots of different ways you can get involved right away. From signing up to be a supporter, to emailing your MP or organising a debate in your school or college. Remember - this campaign is for you! The more of us who make ourselves heard, the louder the noise will be, and the stronger our call for change.

Email your MP - The support of MPs is crucial - help get them on board / Make some noise / Become a supporter of votes at 16 and make your voice heard!

Spread Votes at 16 at your college or university / Pass a model motion in support of the campaign / Find Resources for teachers and pupils / How to get community groups in your area involved.

Use your networks to help the campaign grow / Get inspired: get campaigning! / Skills and tips for meeting your MP.

 

Provide Safe and Affordable Public Transport for Children and Young People

We believe that all young people across the UK should be able to access safe and affordable public transport. We believe that young people who can't access the public transport they need are being discriminated against.

At the BYC Annual Council Meeting 2011 Tamanna Miah from Kent Youth County Council outlined why she thinks transport should be one of BYC's priority campaigns:

 

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End Poverty in our Communities for Children and Young People

We believe that children and young people should not have to live in poverty in the UK; it is appalling and needs to be stopped as soon as possible. Every young person should have a decent standard of living, independent of their economic status.

At the BYC Annual Council Meeting 2011 Ellis Sheldon from Council for Young People North East Lincolnshire outlined why he thinks ending child poverty in our communities should be one of BYC's priority campaigns:

 

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Save Our Youth Services

Youth services and agencies support young people's personal development, give them a meaningful role in society and provide positive ways for young people to spend their time. We campaign for all young people's services to be well funded and for existing youth services to have funding priority over new initiatives. We believe young people need youth services now more than ever.

Choose Youth!

BYC is part of Choose Youth, an unprecedented coalition of young people, volunteers, youth organisations, professional youth workers, and community representatives who are working to save youth services. We believe our youth service is too valuable for young people to use.

Find Choose Youth resources on how to lobby your Councillors and MPs in BYC's Campaign Guides section