You have a right to have your say on things that affect you.  In Knowsley, there are a number of ways you can get involved in what goes on in your community:

If you feel that there aren’t enough things to do or places to go for people your age, why not get in touch with our area youth workers and let them know what you want to see more of. Don’t be afraid to speak out.

 

Youth workers work in a variety of settings in centres, in schools and on the streets and will always sign post you to your nearest youth forum.  The forums meet weekly in all areas of Knowsley and act on issues important to young people.  Please contact your neighbourhood youth worker on the number below.

 

Halewood – 0151 443 2161

Huyton – 0151 443 5338

Kirkby – 0151 443 4466

Prescot, Whiston and Cronton – 0151 443 4541

 

Knowsley Children’s Parliament (KCP)
This is aimed at children and young people between 9 and 13 years.  It gives you the opportunity to have a voice and be listened to. The KCP engages children and young people from primary schools (years 5 and 6) and the transition age group in secondary schools (years 7 and 8).

 

If you are between 11 and 18, the UKYP gives you the opportunity to speak out and be listened to by local and national government and providers of services for young people and other agencies that have an interest in the views and needs of young people. The Participation Team holds annual elections for a representative from the Youth Parliament to sit on the UKYP. The representative is elected as a Member of Youth Parliament (MYP) and is supported by three deputies, who feed issues from the borough to be heard on this national forum.

 

For further information, contact 443 5332.