Young mayor 2011/12 - sarah boyce

Lynn Aisbett, Chief Executive of Melton Borough Council is pleased to announce that Sarah Boyce was duly elected Young Mayor for 2011/2012 with Katie-Louise Hazard being elected as Deputy Young Mayor.  A total of 1556 votes were cast, with an overall turnout for the Young Mayor elections of 51.64%.

Voting took place during Local Democray Week at Brooksby Melton College, John Ferneley, Long Field, Belvoir High School, Melton Learning Hub, MV16 and Connexions.  The Young Mayor Election count and result announcement was made at Melton Borough Council's new Parkside offices on Thursday 13th October 2011. The full breakdown of results is here.

Cllr. Pam Posnett, lead member for Children & Young People would like to wish the Young Mayor and the deputy Young Mayor all the best for the year ahead.

Thank you to everyone who supported and was part of this process, which hopefully provided many young people with an insight into local democracy and provided them with a chance to vote on who will be representing young people in Melton for the year ahead.

Sarah Boyce will replace Melton’s 2010/11 Young Mayor David Downing, who was an inspirational ambassador for young people during his year as Young Mayor.  David, who was awarded the Young Champion award at last week’s Melton Times community awards, will be remembered for his actions which prompted Melton Borough Council and Active Melton to reintroduce free swimming for under 17’s during the 2011 Summer holidays.

Young Mayor's Activities

YOUNG MAYOR 2011 RESULTS

Watch Sarah Boyce's Video Manifesto

Sarah's Election Statement

The ideal young mayor would be: hardworking and friendly; dedicated and approachable; as well as being very very organised.  I am all of this but have also lived outside of Melton, meaning I know what is available for young people and can use this to improve what Melton has to offer. 

• If I was elected, I would get you involved. I would set up a facebook page for you. It would include;
• you posting requests onto it (such as 'I want gym membership to be cheaper for students')
• You supporting posts (if you liked them) as the most popular posts would be published at council meetings
• Updates on what I have been doing
• My contact details so I can always be available

I would also arrange to go to school council meetings every 3 months to give feedback and listen, making what you want reality.

I too have some ideas. If I am elected I would create a help point for young people aimed to help with GCSE's, A-levels, personal statements, work interviews etc. I would create this through gathering and organising a variety of different contacts from teachers, businesses, universities and exam boards. 

I will also try to reduce the cost of public transport for young adults aged between 16 and 19, especially as the costs increase at the age of 16.

I want to organise an annual youth festival for Melton Mowbray which would involve local young talent such as bands, dance groups, music artists and others (e.g. fire poi, juggling/ circus performances, stand up comedy etc.) This event could be funded through advertisements, food and drink stands and by other fund raising means.

I want to listen to what you want

I want to voice what you want

I want to get what you want

I want to be the next young mayor of Melton. Please vote for me.

To contact the Young Mayor please email: youngmayor@melton.gov.uk or ring Kay Lawrance on 01664 502502

Find out more about the Young Mayor & Deputy Young Mayor's Civic Engagements and what the Young Mayor and Deputy Young Mayor have been doing.

Deputy Young Mayor 2011/12 - Katie-Louise Hazard

Watch Katie-Louise Hazard's Video Manifesto

Election Statement

I want to take this opportunity to not just talk and complain about changes needed but to personally amend the systems for the better, helping young people in life.  I want to see melton in its true colours and develop a closely bound community that is proud of our young people. I want to see a change in the numbers of unemployed young people in the borough. I have personally witnessed many of my friends struggle to find employment; being told they dont have the right qualifications or the right work experience.  I would like to introduce a self funded scheme whereby young people have the opportunity to get vital work experience and qualifications they need, to get on the road to employment and get those jobs and careers they have dreamed about.  My aspiration is to help young people improve their life chances by helping them to help themselves and realise their true potential. 

As young mayor i want to give young people the recognition they deserve and support those that ordinarily would have slipped through the system.  I will also produce a monthly update for the people in the borough in the Melton Times and the Melton Messenger.  I have the determination and confidence to introduce these schemes and the communication skills to develop a network and build strong relationships with local businesses and people.

Find out more about the Young Mayor & Deputy Young Mayor's Civic Engagements and what the Young Mayor and Deputy Young Mayor have been doing.

YOUNG MAYOR 2011 RESULTS

Past Young Mayor's 

Useful Iinks

The Jitty

Young Mayor Network

Melton Youth Council

To contact the Young Mayor please email: youngmayor@melton.gov.uk or ring Kay Lawrance on 01664 502502