Local Democracy Week
This is an initiative led by the Local Government Association which aims to work with young people to increase their understanding of local democracy, community issues and the importance of making their voices heard.
Local Democracy Week aims to engage young people and spark their interest in politics. We want to get young people more involved with and aware of, their local council and councillors.
Whitegrove School hosted a Political Speed Dating Event on 15 October for all their Year 6 children. This is a fun way for them to meet the Councillors and talk to them about the things that matter to them.
Research commissioned by the Local Government Association shows that just one in three 11-16 year olds have ever met a councillor or MP and states that those who have ‘are more likely to express feelings of political engagement and interest.’
The Leader faced his own question time during Local Democracy Week.
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