Motherwell Youth Voice

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the ongoing work of Motherwell Youth Voice; understands that Motherwell Youth Voice, which was established in 2009 as one of six youth forums in North Lanarkshire, aims to improve the local community for the benefit of young people and improve people's perception of them; acknowledges that the group has participated in numerous local activities, including the re-design of Motherwell Library’s teen section; understands that Motherwell Youth Voice organised its own awards evening, Truth About Youth, which acknowledged the involvement of young people in their local community; notes that, last year, it coordinated the event, Youth Be Heard, which brought together decision-makers from North Lanarkshire Council and young people; understands that, as a direct result of these events and the other efforts of Motherwell Youth Voice, young people in North Lanarkshire participating in the physical element of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards' scheme were given free access to North Lanarkshire's leisure facilities for one hour per week for 12 weeks; believes that Motherwell Youth Voice does excellent work representing the young people of Motherwell and building a better community for them, and wishes it all the best for the future.

No recorded vote on this motion. Most motions are never debated, and many that are debated are agreed without a division. Vote records are published from 2011.

SNP 9 Con 5 Lab 3

Party shown is each supporter’s party when the motion was published.

No contribution in the Official Report cites S4M-02779 by reference.