If you are a young person, you live in North Lincolnshire and you are passionate about making a difference then there is still time get involved in the Youth Elections.

The elections are open to young people aged between 11 and 18 and take place in May, when North Lincolnshire's Young Mayor and Member of Youth Parliament will be elected.

A Young Mayor is elected by their peers to represent the views and interests of young people.

The Young Mayor will be a serving member of the North Lincolnshire Youth Council and will serve a one-year term.

Their duties will include attending the annual Youth Debate and acting as a role model to promoting mutual respect and raising awareness of the Youth Council.

The Member of Youth Parliament for North Lincolnshire stands to represent every young person in the area. Their work is mainly based on local issues that young people think need improving.

During their term of office, the Member of Youth Parliament works with their local MPs, councillors and youth groups on the issues of greatest concern to their constituents.

They will be a member of the Youth Council and work alongside the Young Mayor to bring matters of local concern to regional and possibly national attention. 

If you have what it takes to represent the views and interests of young people in North Lincolnshire complete an expression of interest form.

For more information or to complete the form visit the children and young people pages on the council website. You can also contact Sarah Eales on 01724 296869 or email sarah.eales@northlincs.gov.uk. The closing date for expressions of interest is 21 February.