Report by:
Ann Davie, Depute Chief Executive
TN Number:
119-22
Wednesday, 27 July, 2022
Subject:
Youth Council
Responsible Officer:
Drummond Stewart, Manager Skills for Learning, Life and Work
Publication:
This Technical Note will be published on the Council’s website following circulation to Member. Its contents may be disclosed or shared outwith the Council.
Details:
- This Technical Note provides an update on the East Dunbartonshire Youth Council, as requested at the most recent Education Committee.
- Earlier this year 9 candidates stood for election to the Scottish Youth Parliament and 3 were elected as Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYP’s).
- The 3 MSYPs and all other unsuccessful candidates were invited to join the Youth Council to help represent the views of local young people. 8 young people accepted the invitation.
- The Youth Council have now appointed a chair and vice chair, a communications officer and a representative to the Education Committee.
- The MSYP’s have joined Scottish Youth Parliament Committee’s focussed on mental health, human rights and equalities and the SQA Learner panel.
- The Youth Council are currently developing approaches to increasing its membership, gathering views of young people, concerns about young people vaping and climate action.
Distribution List:
All Elected Members Corporate Management Team Executive Officers HSCP Management Team Corporate Communications