Wednesday 10th March 2010 13:03:36

The results of this year's youth MP elections were announced on Monday 8th March in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre.  Southampton had four candidates standing for election, aged from 11 to 17. They were: Miriam Hall, Nathan King, Grace McPherson and Danielle Townsend. Their campaign issues included fighting for cheaper public transport for young people, improving the range of music activities and opportunities available, promoting positive images of young people in the media, recycling and climate change, and lowering the voting age to 16.

The candidate's manifestos can still be viewed from the menu on the right-hand side.

Counciller Ben Walker announced the results to parents, Southampton City Youth Parliament members, Youth Support workers, a film crew from Solent University, a Daily Echo reporter and head of Young People & Community Support.

1st) Nathan King
2nd) Grace McPherson
3rd) Danielle Townsend
4th) Miriam Hall

Nathan has decided to take all 3 runners-up as his deputies for the year. As well as attending regional and national meetings and campaign events, the youth MPs will represent young people in the local area and take forward issues that matter to them. They will also work alongside the Young People & Community Support area teams in the West (Nathan), East (Grace and Danielle) and Central (Miriam).

Thursday 11th February 2010 12:19:44
The manifestos of this year's nominees are now available for viewing.

Voting will begin on Monday 22nd February and will close on Sunday 7th March.

Voter codes will be distributed to all schools, colleges and youth centres in the city. Anyone aged between 11-18 is eligible to vote in this election.

If you don't receive a voter code and would like to take part, please email jane.axton@southampton.gov.uk and one will be sent to you.

Thursday 4th February 2010 11:29:03
Due to essential network maintenance, the activities and childcare searches will be unavailable this Friday evening, and potentially throughout the weekend.

It is anticipated that all services will return to normal by Sunday 7th February.

We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.

Thursday 21st January 2010 14:59:31
Would you like to become a Member of the Youth Parliament and represent other Southampton young people at a national level? Manifestos need to be submitted by Monday, 1 February. The election will take place online between Monday 8th and Sunday 21 February. Voting codes will be distributed to schools, colleges and youth groups across the city prior to this. For further information and an application form please contact jane.axton@southampton.gov.uk or for further information visit www.ukyouthparliament.org.uk.

Thursday 14th January 2010 13:43:29

Can you write a first rate crime story?

That’s the challenge issued to you by the Crime Writers’ Association (CWA*).

You have up to 1000 words to get the readers hooked, although you don’t have to write as much as that – perhaps you can create such a brilliant story that even 100 words will be enough to knock the judges dead…

Crime novels include a very wide variety of material – detective stories, creepy psychological thrillers, historical whodunits, spies, terrorist plots… from cops and robbers to vigilantes and robots, the choice is yours.

So write alone or write with a partner, but get writing now (from 18 January), because the closing date is 19 February and if your entry isn’t with your local library by that date, it won’t be included in the judging. Read the rules carefully and make sure you stick to them. If you’re short of inspiration, why not borrow some crime novels from the library and see how the professionals do it?

In April, all short listed entrants from your area will be invited to a regional  award ceremony, where the name of the winning entry from your area will be announced. That entry will go forward to the national shortlist, and the overall winner will be announced during National Crime Fiction Week in June.  

If your entry is selected for the area shortlist, you will be notified no later than 5 April 2010. Good writing and good luck!

*CWA members are all professionally published writers of crime fiction and non-fiction and the world famous crossed dagger logo is our emblem.

Download an entry form today!

Monday 23rd November 2009 12:29:48
We are currently reviewing the projects and clubs in the West of the City. Please ring 023 8091 7739 and speak to Kate or anyone in the office to find out what's available. We will update the website once the new program is confirmed.