Democracy in Slough action
In the midst of party political conferences Slough’s young people will be joining in the democratic debate during a series of events taking place to mark Local Democracy Week.
Manor Park Slough Young People’s Centre will play host to a number of activities which will highlight the role local government plays in people’s everyday lives.
On Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th October Slough councillors and MP’s will be invited to the centre, to join in a range of activities with the young people. However it won’t all be fun and games as the young people plan to put the politicians under the spotlight in a ‘hot seat’ question session.
As well as the political grilling, members of the Surrey youth parliament will be on hand to talk about their work. People can test their political knowledge in the democracy quiz, or try their luck in a giant democracy snakes and ladders game.
Samena Mehmood, operations manager at the Haymill centre, said: “The support for the event from our young people has been really encouraging, it goes to show the interest they have in these issues.
“I think the activities will show them that there are ways they can get involved and have their say in our democracy.”
Cllr David Munkley, deputy leader and commissioner for Slough education and children’s services said: “I think it’s really important for our young people to see how the political system works so that they can learn how to have their say on the issues that affect them.
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“Democratic issues can sometimes be hotly contested topics, so it will be interesting to see what views Slough’s young people come up with.
“The council is committed to delivering a positive change to the lives of young people, and one of the most important ways of doing this is by showing them that their voice counts and that they can make a difference.”
For more information on the events taking place, contact Stacie Armand or Samena Mehmood on 01753 875510.
Slough Borough Council