Big Vote 2006

Eleven to 19 year olds across the county are being urged to vote in the largest-ever youth elections. The Big Vote 06 will elect a new Youth Cabinet established by East Sussex County Council.
By The Newsroom
Published 19th Nov 2006, 14:22 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 21:34 BST

The same elections will choose three Members of the UK Youth Parliament.

Voting will take place from 20 November to 1 December in 50 voting stations in schools, colleges, pupil referral units, youth projects and across East Sussex.

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Each of the six areas will have two cabinet members who will represent young people on issues such as transport, drugs, the environment, sexual health, bullying and exams.

They will also be involved in a video project, conferences and producing a 'hitch-hiker's guide to East Sussex.' The Members of the Youth Parliament will influence decisions in the county and represent East Sussex at national events and meetings with government ministers.

There are more candidates than ever before, and with the Big Vote 06 nearing its organizers are expecting that voter turn-out will beat all records.

Two candidates for the Youth Cabinet will be elected in each of the areas of Wealden, Rother, Hastings, Lewes, Eastbourne North and Eastbourne Central.

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Councillor Meg Stroude, Lead Member for Children and Families, welcomed the elections saying: 'We are delighted to be helping young people's voices to be heard in East Sussex and beyond. Encouraging participation from young people is very important to us in making sure our services are meeting their needs. We wish all the candidates good luck and a successful year to the winners.'

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