Young politicians face election

The chance to speak for young people in Windsor and Maidenhead is being offered to one youngster from the area.

Elections to become the next youth parliament member (MYP) will take place at local schools and on the council website from 5 March until 11 March.

Candidates have until Monday to put their names forward.

The UK Youth Parliament was set up in 1999 to give young people a forum to have their voice listened to by government and other organisations.

Councillor Kathy Newbound said: "These elections are a great opportunity for the young people of our borough to make sure they have their voices heard at national level by helping to choose one of their peers to represent them.

"All of our previous MYPs have demonstrated huge commitment to the role and have worked hard to fulfil their challenging task."

Anyone aged between 11 and 18 in the area can vote in the elections.