Your chance to become Bury’s Youth MP

Young people have the chance to represent Bury in the House of Commons by becoming the borough’s Youth Member of Parliament.

The UK Youth Parliament offers those aged 11 to 17 the chance to get involved in democracy at an early age, and raise issues that matter to young people at national level.

Elections for the UK Youth Parliament take place on 28 February, and more than 8,500 local youngsters voted in the 2011 poll.

To give you a better idea of what it’s all about, the council is holding an information and training session on Sunday 13 January at the New Kershaw Centre in Deal Street, Bury (1.30-5pm).

For more information, call Davina Hanley on 07900 188695 or email d.a.hanley@bury.gov.uk

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Press release issued: 8 January 2013.

Picture: John Coles, Bury's Youth MP elected in 2011.