Make Your Mark 2019

Every year the United Kingdom Youth Parliament (UKYP) holds a UK-wide ballot called ‘Make Your Mark’, where all young people, 11 – 18, can vote on what they feel is important in their lives and what they think Members of the Youth Parliament should campaign on for the year ahead. The UK Youth Parliament is…

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Make Your Mark 2017

Every year the United Kingdom Youth Parliament (UKYP) holds a UK-wide ballot called ‘Make Your Mark’, where all young people, 11 – 18, can vote on what they feel is important in their lives and what they think Members of the Youth Parliament should campaign on for the year ahead. The UK Youth Parliament is…

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make your mark 2016

Make Your Mark Report 2016

Every year the United Kingdom Youth Parliament (UKYP) holds a UK-wide ballot called ‘Make Your Mark’, where all young people, 11 – 18, can vote on what they feel is important in their lives and what they think Members of the Youth Parliament should campaign on for the year ahead. The UK Youth Parliament is…

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    Mental Health Support

    Over the last decade, Mental Health has been one of the most important issues for young people in Oldham in the Make Your Mark ballot. We have made a list of some services available to young people that would help. If you’re struggling with your mental health, or have a friend/family member who is struggling,…

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    OYC Meeting Minutes – 17/04/2024

    Welcome, apologies and icebreakers:Chris briefly introduced the Rock St Centre, explaining that it will be the centre for youth services soon.Meetings will aim to still be in the Civic Centre, but since elections have taken up the regular spaces temporarily, it was held here.This week’s icebreaker was: the sun shines on.Exploring themes:Chris and Hassan went…

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    OYC Meeting Minutes – 03/04/2024

    Welcome, apologies and icebreakers:  Icebreakers will be held before every YC meeting to get to know new people, to promote new conversation and to prevent polarisation between groups.  Today’s ice breakers were:  Two Truths and a Lie.  Speed dating.  Letter to the Speaker of the House In light of the closing of British Youth Council…

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