Councillor Shadowing Programme goes accredited!

Councillor Shadowing Programme goes accredited!

Submitted by Guest on Fri, 22/01/2010 - 01:00

The ASDAN accredited Local Councillor Shadowing Programme now has over 40 councils signed up nationwide, with more set to get involved in the coming weeks.

The programme sees participants shadow their local representatives for 25 hours of activities in a period of up to 6 weeks, with a £150 bursary offered to cover travel and subsistence costs.

The scheme has been very well received by participants with a large number subsequently enthused to take a more active role in local politics and community issues.

Commenting on the programme, one participant from East Riding said:

“What I am taking away from my experience is a new determination to take a more active role in local politics, a desire to continue to attend meetings as a member of the public so I am informed on local issues and the inspiration to peruse a career in politics”.

To date, over 80 young people have completed the programme but there is still plenty of opportunity to get involved. To see if your council is participating, contact Henry Tapp.
 

Comments

Submitted by Sufyaan on Mon, 15/02/2010 - 21:15.

Hi i live in the North West in Blackburn and was wondering if this counicillor showdowing programme is happening near me.

 

Thanks

Submitted by Anna on Tue, 09/03/2010 - 14:30.

Hello

I'm a youth worker from YMCA southend. I have a group of young people who would like to do this, is it happening in Southend?

Regards

Anna

Submitted by Anthony Kalu on Tue, 09/03/2010 - 20:24.

I live in the south east of london lewisham and am enquiring as to whether my council is participating in this event

Submitted by Devian Patel on Wed, 10/03/2010 - 23:34.

The councillor shadowing programme already has over 40 councils signed up, to check if your council is involved please refer to this (http://www.theyouthoftoday.org/shadow-local-councillor) previous post. 

The programme has just finished in some regions but if you are interested in this programme use the contact details at the bottom of the post to find out if there are any councillors or councils in your area on the programme.

Hope this helps with your enquiries.

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