Youth Council elections 2024

I would make a GREAT Youth Mayor because I put things into other people's perspective, even if it doesn’t affect me personally. This guarantees that any issues raised in our borough would be addressed, acknowledged, and in the long term found a solution to. 24.3% of people surveyed stated that they had seen violence and illegal behaviour in their daily lives or on social media. However, 85% of high school students have felt peer pressured into doing something they didn’t want to. 

If I am elected…. 

My primary focus would be tackling social tension due to gender or racial stereotypes, such as men shouldn’t back down from a fight, or the way women dress, act or speak and how it seeks negative attention. Collaboratively we can build the self-assurance to say NO, because in the long run both genders aren’t immune to becoming the instigator or the victim. If you agree, vote for me to become the next Youth Mayor, so that your voice is heard in society.
 

I would make a GREAT Youth Mayor because I am really good at listening, and I really care about other young people. I am passionate about being the voice for other young people, especially disabled young people. I have been involved in helping to develop Action on Disability Youth Inclusion Charter and helping to ensure that the support and services we receive as young people are what we want and need. I also know it will be great for me and my future.

If I am elected I want to work on equality and inclusion and want to ensure that all young people feel involved and included in our borough.

I would make a GREAT Youth Mayor because I’m a hardworking and experienced person who’s incredibly passionate about youth representation. I’m a problem solver and always make sure to listen to people’s opinions and take everyone’s point of view into consideration. I have first hand experience with the most pressing issues in our borough, being an immigrant and having gone through the housing system.

I already have a lot of experience representing young people in important decision-making places like in my roles as a youth constituent (a voting member) for both the UN’s climate agency and environmental protection agency. I also have good knowledge of local democracy through my work as Youth Councillor I’d use my experience to help shape youth voice policy and spearhead initiatives that are important to young people in the borough. Listening to people and finding compromise is a key part of the work I do in my current roles, and I aim to use my skills in those areas as your Youth Mayor. I would also bring a passion for youth representation to the role, this passion previously allowed me to shape global climate policy and help represent young people at COP28 and other similar spaces. 

If I am elected… 

I would like to increase the availability and quality of work, volunteering and internship opportunities in our borough. This will remove one of the main barriers to employment for young people in Hammersmith and Fulham by diversifying available opportunities and making local young people’s applications more appealing when going through competitive application processes. 

I am very passionate about the things I decide to do and volunteer to take part in. I love to help and change things for the better. I am friendly and always have a smile on and I am happy and easy to talk to.

I would make a GREAT Youth Mayor because, I am a very caring person. And over the years things I have volunteered for or took part in I put more than 110% into everything and will do so for youth mayor. My passion in life is helping others and making change happen. In the future my dream job would be to become a mental health nurse as I have personal experience from the system and would love to change lives for the better and also the mental health system. I also am a great listener, and I would listen to each person and come up with a way to make my best to make it happen and come to an agreement to make it as close as it can be.

If I am elected I would like to work on mental health support for young people.

I’d want to work on trying to get more help and a faster and or more efficient way of getting young people the help in the community for mental health. Nowadays the mental health system is so overworked and long waiting lists just to get in the system. This is something that I am passionate about as I have personal experience with mental health, and I feel and want to make a different and change. I firmly believe if I am Youth Mayor, i will bring Hammersmith and Fulham together as a community for making change to our mental health system for the younger generation. 

I would make a GREAT Member of Youth Parliament because I am thoughtful, confident, and driven. I enjoy collaborating and working with different people and I am passionate about making a positive difference in society.

I am committed to being the change I want to see in society. I want to bring a positive impact to young people’s lives, and I can do that by amplifying your voices into actions and outcomes. I love conversing with people and by drawing upon your ideas, I intend to implement incremental changes that will improve our lives now, and in the future.

From my experience to date, I have noticed that several decisions have been made with short-term benefits, and little regard for the future generations. I am here to change that. I may not be able to change everything, but I promise to give this privileged role a 110% of my attention. I joined the Youth Council for this reason and now I want to take it a step further by becoming a Member of the Youth Parliament.

I will listen to your voices, consolidate the different perspectives and put forward solutions that are sustainable. Even the smallest change can make the biggest difference and I am here to make it happen.

If I am elected I would like to support projects to equip young people for adulthood. We are still being taught subjects in conventional methods, yet what many of us really need is life skills to be independent, confident and look after ourselves without debts, stress or worries. I want to focus on changing that, by ensuring that there are more practical opportunities through projects, events, and activities such as managing finances, learning to cook, fixing things around the house, carrying out DIY projects etc.

A common misconception is that the 20s are for partying and fun, however for many others it is a period of fear and anxiety largely because they are unprepared to be a ‘grown-up’. 
I want to ensure that the adults of tomorrow are taught transferrable skills such that they can truly experience ‘freedom’.

As the Hammersmith and Fulham borough continues to attract families of diverse backgrounds, I want to make sure everyone has an equitable chance at making a success of their life and if I can play a small role in making that happen, I will take it with both arms. 

I would make a GREAT Member of Youth Parliament because..

I’ve been a part of the Youth Council for two years so I have experience in working alongside councillors to further our youth agenda. An MYP needs to be able to be a good public speaker, able to talk with confidence in order to represent your needs, however they also need to be a good listener. 

If I am elected as MYP I will listen to what you, the young people of the borough need and represent you not just on a local level - at our council meetings - but on a national level too, fighting hard to make our voices heard. I have experience with local leadership as I was Youth Mayor of the borough so I’m familiar with talking to people with the resources to make change, for that reason I would be able to make issues that matter in our borough issues that matter to our government creating a nationwide impact. 

I am passionate, determined and confident in my ability to speak out for us. 

Young people have a voice that matters and in this role, I want to enhance it and make it stronger - I’m not here to give a voice to young people because each of us already have one, I’m here to unite them and project them so that the people in power (both locally and nationally) have no choice but to listen because together, we are stronger, together we can be represented.

If I am elected I’ve worked on a manifesto based on diversity and inclusion over the last few years which I would like to continue further, making our borough a place of equal opportunity. Is work experience an issue? I intend to fix it. Are mental health resources accessible? I intend to make them youth-friendly. Do you want to have a seat at the table, a say in things that happen so they are done with us not for us? I intend to make us heard and respected. Not only would I work hard to ensure that all the work we’ve done so far is continued I’d also like champion the issue of accessibility - both physically (making sure that buildings and resources are available to people with disabilities or special needs) but also mentally, working hard to break down the barriers preventing young people from pursuing their chosen career/education paths by opening up and creating more opportunities for us to access a better and brighter future.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned as the Youth Mayor it's that young people’s passion paired with the government’s resources can create a borough that is representative, inclusive, diverse and an overall better place. Now I want to be more proactive and effect change on a national scale. Together we can empower more than just the young people of Hammersmith and Fulham, we can empower the young people of the entire country.

A vote for me is a vote for a better nation.

I would make a GREAT Member of Youth Parliament because being someone of their word and fulfilling their aims is a trait I have. I am someone who is willing to step out of their comfort zone and is not afraid to take risks and learn from them.

I believe I would be the best choice for MYP because I bring fresh ideas and know exactly how to implement them. I know what my priorities are and helping my community is one of them. I will put my best foot forward to address the issues alarming young people the most.

If I am elected I would like to work on young people’s safety around the borough. This factor is something which everyone should have a right to and is vital that all young people have. Ensuring safety for the youth is essential, especially as many behaviours and gestures derive from areas like our homes. Making sure that young people are in a comfortable space and environment, will help them grow the skills needed as we all grow into young adults. 

I would make a GREAT Member of Youth Parliament because I am driven to achieve my goals and if I got the honour of being elected, I would put 100% of my energy into this role. I am also a good listener so if you wanted to voice your opinions about improvements you want to make, I would not hesitate to raise your ideas to the Youth Council. I believe that your voice as young people in this borough is so important so if I was elected I would make sure that happened, because young people ARE the future.

If I am elected, I would like to work on closing the gaps between minority groups and maximise the opportunities that young people have to make their voice heard in the community. If you believe that you deserve a say in things that impact your future, please vote for me. Thank you.

I will make a GREAT Member of Youth Parliament because I would like to make the world a better place to live in. I would like to talk about people with disabilities that are not treated fairly in this world and highlight their struggles and how I could help. I love to dance and baking. I am a member of Action on Disabilities Youth Board and have been involved in several co-production projects to ensure young Disabled people are included and supported, for example, the Youth Inclusion Charter.  

I was diagnosed with autism at the age of 10 and when I heard about it I was not happy, I felt so upset. I did not want to believe it was true and I felt like I was judged and treated differently from my peers.

And I am sure that other people with disabilities felt the same. I don’t feel society treats me and other people with disabilities equally.

If I am elected…

I want to ensure that all activities for young people in the borough are fully accessible and open to everyone.

I also want to ensure that young people are involved in co-production of activities that are offered to make sure they are fun and meaningful to everyone.

So overall I just want to help everyone that is struggling out in the country and do my best to speak up for disabled people. I will take initiative in making sure they are given the right support and feel like they are a part of this world.