1. Member of Youth Parliament (MYP) – Rosie Woolgar Deputy Member of Youth Parliament (DMYP) – Abbie English Supporting workers: Lucy Bissell- Voice and Influence Youth Worker

2. Member of Youth Parliament Deputy Member of Youth Parliament Westcliff High School for Girls- Sixth Form South East Essex College- First Year Biology Psychology Government & Politics Religion Forensic Science

3. The UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) enables young people to use their energy and passion to change the world for the better. Run by young people for young people, UKYP provides opportunities for 11-18 year-olds to use their voice in creative ways to bring about social change. We represent the youth of Southend on a regional level. Our region includes D/MYP’s from Norfolk, Suffolk, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Thurrock. The regional reps then represent us on a national level An example of how much young people enjoy the work of UKYP

4. This year the East of England regional campaign has been CAFE- Cultural Awareness For Everyone National campaigns: Cheaper bus fares for young people Abolition of University Tuition Fees Political Education for all. These campaigns were put forward as suggestions from any young people in the country. The most popular were whittled down and then voted upon by young people. The top 5 were selected and the MYP’s of all regions were given the chance to vote for their favourite one.

5. Achievements to date UKYP Election Young Women's Day Residentials & Annual Sitting House of Commons OCN Award: Representation and Citizenship Ministerial Shadowing

6. Future Plans & Ideas Increase Awareness of UKYP Reducing crime - NAPS E-groups/ social network pages High street campaigning Ministerial Shadowing Annual/Regional meetings

7. We are Rosie and Abbie We represent the youth of Southend in a positive way We campaign to get the voices of young people heard We get results We make history We enjoy it We promote it We recommend it And we are thoroughly looking forward to the next term of office.

8. Member of Youth Parliament (MYP) – Rosie Woolgar Deputy Member of Youth Parliament (DMYP) – Abbie English Supporting workers: Lucy Bissell- Voice and Influence Youth Worker