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Voting is over!

Sunday, 7 February 2010

Voting is over!
Voting is now over, so that's it for this year Youth Parliament elections, only the election results day left. 
I'll find out the results of the voting and who is the new member of Youth Parliament and Deputy member of Youth Parliament, on Saturday 13th, at the election event.
For anyone interested, you will be able to watch the election event LIVE over the internet! 
But I will give more details of this nearer the date.
For now, I'd like to say thank you for all the support you have given me so far.

~ Adam

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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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Voting... A Week Left To Go.

Friday, 29 January 2010

Voting... A Week Left To Go.


Hi everyone,

So, its now half way through the voting period, and its been a busy week of campaigning which looks set to continue next week.

Remember to vote for me you can either:


Remember, your vote does count and can make all the difference in winning or losing.
Voting is for people aged 11-18, living in Staffordshire and is one vote per person.

You can read why you should vote for me in my election statement and also read what I have to say about my chosen issues in there own articles which are being posted up over the next week.
To follow my campaign and keep up to date with all the news about my campaign as it happens please join our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Thanks for all your support so far, and encourage your friends to vote and show there support as well.

~ Adam 


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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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