Hull Young People's Parliament
The Hull Young People’s Parliament is an annual assembly for young people aged roughly 11 to 18 from schools and youth organisations across the City.
It is a space for -
- democratic debate
- workshops
- policy discussions
How it works
The Hull Young People's Parliament works with -
- over 100 young people attending each year to debate issues, propose ideas, and vote on priorities
- participants representing a wide range of schools and youth groups including mainstream, SEND, and alternative provision
- sessions including debates in the council chamber, mock policymaking, and workshops
- issues discussions often linked to the city’s Children and Young People Plan, such as safety, transport, health and wellbeing
The Parliament is designed to empower young people to influence real decisions affecting their lives and to ensure that city leaders hear their viewpoints directly.
Together, the Young Mayor, Youth Reps, and Young People’s Parliament form a connected system of youth leadership in Hull -
- Youth Reps gather and coordinate young voices throughout the year
- the Young Mayor champions youth interests publicly and works with leaders
- the Young People’s Parliament gives a broader democratic forum for policy debates, votes, and consensus building