Knowsley Children and Young People's Services

Youth forums and parliament

Youth forums

Have your say about the things that you think are important and get involved in your community. This could be about anything – from access to public transport, to being bored and not having enough places to go. Youth forums are aimed at young people over 11, so get involved and contact one of our youth workers in your area:

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).

Knowsley Schools’ Council (KSC)

This is aimed at children and young people between 13 and 15 years. Four young people from each Knowsley secondary school (years 9 and 10) sit on the council. It is one of the formal mechanisms for involving you in democracy and having your say. It is fully accepted as part of the decision-making process of Knowsley Council. For more information, contact 0151 443 5332.

Knowsley Youth Parliament (KYP)

This is an open forum aimed at young people between 13 to 20 years. The KYP is composed of young people from youth forum groups, Knowsley Schools’ Council, youth clubs and any young people interested in having a voice in their community. Find out more by calling 0151 443 5332.

UK Youth Parliament (UKYP)

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.