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Mailbox: Doing best for young

Monday, 1 February 2010

Mailbox: Doing best for young

~ A letter that was featured in the Burton Mail, dated Monday, February 1st, 2010, following the article about my UKYP campaign: Leisure key to teen campaign You can also find out about the lack of things to do in Burton in my recent article:  Issue: lack of things to do

It was good to read Burton schoolboy Adam Clarke, in the Burton Mail, taking an active interest in his local surroundings and his ambition to become elected to the UK Youth Parliament.

Young people are the country's future and will be responsible for shaping our communities over time. 

As borough councillors, it is important that we engage actively with young people, to help shape our services particularly in leisure over the coming years.

As deputy leaders responsible for leisure and youth engagement, we are particularly interested in Adam's comments about the lack of leisure attractions.

The council does, in fact, offer many and varied activities for young people to get involved in through the Brewhouse arts centre, Shobnall Leisure Centre, and the town's extensive areas of open space. 

Once complete, the refurbished leisure centre will offer greatly improved facilities better aligned to the needs of our residents, including young people.

We would be keen to meet with Adam at any time in order to better understand his concerns, and discuss anything he feels would possibly improve how we promote and advertise our services.

Liz Staples, deputy leader for partnerships and youth engagement
Bernard Peters, deputy leader for environment and leisure

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News article: Campaigning for Youth Parliament

Wednesday, 27 January 2010


News article: Campaigning for Youth Parliament






Voting has now been going since Saturday, and if you have not voted yet you still can by either:



  • Texting: 'vote adam'                                                          
    To: 60003                                                                            
  • online at: vote.adam4myp.com                                         
  • and in ballot boxes which will be going around schools.


~ The following article about the UK Youth Parliament was in the Burton Mail dated Tuesday, January 26, 2010:




Seven young people from the Burton area are making a stand for Staffordshire as they step up their campaigns to be elected to the UK Youth parliament.


Staffordshire County Council's youth service is calling on young people across the county to 'make your say count' by voting in this year's UK Youth Parliament elections.


A total of 25 Candidates from Staffordshire are standing to become one of four members of Youth Parliament and four deputies for the four constituencies of Staffordshire.


MYP voting started on Saturday and ends at midnight on Friday, February 5. Young people can text their vote by putting 'vote, then a space and then the name of the candidate they want to vote for to 60003. 


Alternatively, to vote online visit www.staffordshire.gov.uk/ukyp where details of all the prospective candidates and their personal statements can be found. 


Darren Foley, Staffordshire youth Service Participation Worker, said: "we're really looking forward to young people from all over Staffordshire voting for who they want to represent their views at local and national level.


"with voting started, we want young people to vote. Votes do count and are absolutely imperative to make sure the right person is elected, and make sure that services for young people continue to improve both across Staffordshire, nationally and internationally.


"its time to stand up and make your voice heard." 




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Press release: Andrew lends a helping hand to Adam

Saturday, 23 January 2010

Press release: Andrew lends a helping hand to Adam





~ Taken from the  Burton Mail, dated Saturday, January 23, 2010. Page 5


UK Youth Parliament candidate Adam Clarke is busy preparing for the upcoming elections by spreading the word in schools.
The 15-year-old will talk to pupils at Paget school, in Burton Road, Branston, on Wednesday and at his own school, Abbot Beyne, in Osborne Street, Winshill, about the role of the youth parliament.
He is confident that promoting himself through schools will give him a "great chance" in the elections, which begin today.
Adam has also been given the opportunity to take part in work experience with Burton's Conservatives parliamentary candidate Andrew Griffiths.
He will accompany Mr Griffiths to London for a day to take a look around parliament and the campaign offices to learn how they work.
Adam said: "I am really excited about the work experience."
"Andrew has been a great help by giving me advice on campaigning and how to promote meself."
Adam's farther Lee Clarke said he was "absolutely thrilled" for his son
"Adam puts so much effort in, by emailing local politicians. It's encouraging to get such a positive response."   

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First press release: Leisure key to teen campaign

Friday, 22 January 2010

First press release: Leisure key to teen campaign.
 


~ Taken from the Burton Mail, Story First Published: 18/01/2010 09:38:54, Original



by RICHARD CASTLE

A BURTON schoolboy will campaign to improve the town’s 'boring' leisure facilities if elected to the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP).

Adam Clarke, a pupil at Abbot Beyne School, in Winshill, is running in the forum's 2010 elections.

The 15-year-old, who has stood in the elections for the past two years, is hoping it will be 'third time lucky'.

Adam, of Branston, said he was inspired to stand for the UKYP after being bullied at school.

He said: “I’d always thought about going into politics but, when I was in Year Seven, I used to get bullied and that convinced me I needed to be in a position to stand up for people who need help.

“I want the ability to make changes and make a real difference to young people’s lives, with one of my priorities being to tackle bullying."

Adam, who lives with his father Lee, mother Suzanne and younger sisters Natalie and Sophie, says he is 'constantly frustrated' by Burton’s lack of leisure attractions.

The Newman Drive resident said: “Growing up near town, it really brings it home how little there is for young people to do in Burton.

“The problem’s been made a lot worse by the closure of the bowling alley and now the Meadowside is also closed for refurbishment.

“If elected, I can lobby councils and the Government to improve things and one of my top priorities will be to make Burton a better place for young people.

Adam has been an 'active member' of the UK Youth Action Council for the last year and says his experience makes him a 'strong candidate'.

He is also aiming to 'improve the negative image' of young people and put pressure on the Government to reduce or abolish university tuition fees and provide cheaper transport for under-18s.

Adam said: “Being an MP is ultimately what I want to do with my life. I want to be in a place where I can really affect change.”

MYP voting starts on Saturday, January 23, and ends on Friday, February 5. Anyone wanting to vote for Adam can do so online at www.speakoutonline.com or by texting 'vote Adam' to 60003.

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