Should young people have the right to stand in local elections?
I can explain why local council elections are important and the arguments for and against young people being able to become local councillors.
- Year 9
Should young people have the right to stand in local elections?
I can explain why local council elections are important and the arguments for and against young people being able to become local councillors.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Local councils are responsible for services that affect daily life, like education, transport and housing.
- In all parts of the UK, individuals must be 18 or over to stand as a local councillor.
- 16 and 17 year olds can vote in local elections in Scotland and Wales, but they are not allowed to stand for election.
- To be a councillor, a person must live, work, own or rent property or be registered to vote in the area for 12 months.
- Youth Councils enable young people to express their views but do not hold legal decision-making power.
Keywords
Local council - a group elected to make decisions and provide services in a specific area, such as a town, city or borough
Local councillor - a person elected to represent their ward or division, and the people who live in it
Common misconception
Local councillors get a salary.
Local councillors do not get a salary. They are entitled to receive an allowance to cover costs associated with their role. This allowance is intended to reimburse them for time spent on council duties and is a basic allowance.
Equipment
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the start of the sentence to its ending.
Q2.Campaigners should always look at whether their method led to real and lasting to decide if it was successful.
Q3.Which of these is an example of a campaign with good timing?
Q4.Not all campaign work for every campaign; different ones should be used or a combination of them for maximum success.
Q5.Match the campaigning to when it is best used.
Q6.Campaigners must check whether their actions led to meaningful __________, not just attention.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to its definition.
