4 Youth

This part of the website has information on our services 4 Youth (13-19 yrs) - things to do, what to see, where you can go for advice, how to get around, our Youth Service - and links you to other sites as well.

If you think other stuff should be on the site or have a view on what's already on, let us know and we'll have a look. We want the site to be useful to you and your feedback is important. See Voice of Youth or contact web@leics.gov.uk

The Jitty is a website by young people for young people, that provides information and advice, entertainment and sports news, fun and games and user forums and feedback. The Jitty is supported by Leicestershire County Council, Connexions, Oadby and Wigston Borough Council, The Odeon and the Charlotte.

See www.thejitty.com

Cinema listing : Search for local films

What's On : Events around the County and City

Libraries : Whatever your interests: help with homework, reading, music, hobbies, the internet, learning or keeping up with the news.

Museums : Find out about Romans, machines and motors, dinosaurs, science and the natural world all made possible by exhibitions, tours, classes, theatrical productions, activity days and more.

Activities 4 U : Find something new to do near to you; sports, clubs, volunteering and much, more.

Tourist Attractions in Leicestershire : from Go Leicestershire

Jobs : Lots of helpful information about working for the Council and how to apply for jobs.

Apprenticeships : Opportunities are available in Business Administration and Accountancy

Trading Standards : Can help with many consumer problems including: overcharging, faulty and dangerous goods, poor workmanship and reporting dishonest traders or scams.

Connexions - Leicestershire : Free advice and support on; education, training, jobs, health, money, drugs, relationships, benefits, housing and the law.

Public Transport : Local bus and train services

School Transport :  Transport to schools and colleges information and application forms.

Traveline : Plan a journey, by bus, coach or train... or any combination of the three!

Find Your Talent - Leicester and Leicestershire have been chosen to run one of 10 pathfinder projects as part of a national £25million Government programme called 'Find Your Talent'. The aim is to involve Leicester and Leicestershire’s 250,000 children and young people in five hours of cultural activities per week - from film-making to museums. This will be achieved by recruiting a team of Young Ambassadors who will work to devise and deliver cultural activities across the City and the County.

Schools : Schools in Leicestershire

Further and Higher Education : Information about college and university.

Youth Service : Youth groups and activities, youth work, Duke of Edinburgh Award and more.

Connexions - Leicestershire : Free advice and support on: education, training, jobs, health, money, drugs, relationships, benefits, housing and the law.

CourseFinder : search for courses, qualifications and training opportunities for 14-19 year olds in Leicester and Leicestershire.

Youth Council : CYCLe the "County Youth Council for Leicestershire" is an active group of enthusiastic young people from all around Leicestershire.

Citizens' Panel :  'Leicestershire's Voice' is a group of residents who are broadly representative of the population of Leicestershire who feed back their views on Council Services. The Council encourages and supports young people to join it's Citizens' Panel.

Youth Service : Provides a range of opportunities that help young people across the county.

Shire Grant - Youth Grants : SHIRE Voluntary Youth Organisation Grants are available to help with premises running costs or for buying equipment for groups and clubs.

There are 55 ‘electoral divisions’ in Leicestershire. Each one has a County Councillor who represents the people in that division and is voted in by them. County Council elections take place every four years the next one is in May 2009. People over 18 yrs are able to vote, provided they are on the electoral roll.

County Councillors attend the meeting of the County Council, about every two months, at County Hall, to discuss and decide on a range of matters to do with the Council and its policies. They also take up issues relating to their area.

The Councillors are members of political parties. Generally, the party with the most Councillors forms the Cabinet, which makes the majority of policy and service decisions on behalf of the County Council.

By voting and giving us your views, you can help to shape your local services. We want to know what you think!

Your Council : How the council works including: services, feedback and councillors.

Elections - Use your vote : How to register to vote and all about elections.

NHS Services : Local and national health services.

Social Care : Help for young people and children.

Young People at Risk : What to do if you're worried about any young person and think they may be a victim of neglect, abuse or cruelty.

Connexions - Leicestershire : Advice and support on; education, training, jobs, health, money, drugs, relationships, benefits, housing and the law.

Bridges : Information for young people who need extra help, advice and support at the right time.

Cycling : cycle trails and places to cycle in Leicestershire

Walking : Long distance paths and local walks

Countryside : Find out about the heritage, nature and environment of Leicestershire.

Recycling : Information about recycling and household waste.

Eco schools : Eco-Schools helps environmental education to be part of the running of the whole school.