Pupils at Endeavour High School will come face-to-face with their local
Riverside councillors as part of Local Democracy Week on Tuesday 13 October.

Hull City Council is one of many councils across the country which is taking
part in Local Democracy Week, which aims to get young people more in touch
with their local councillors and encourage them to play an active role in
their local community. Using TV's "Question Time" format Councillors Darren
Hale (St Andrew's ward), Adam Williams (Drypool ward) and Craig Woolmer
(Newington ward) will be quizzed by pupils on their plans and priorities for
the future.

Commenting on the Local Democracy Week Activities, Councillor Darren Hale
said: "It is important that young people have the chance to get involved,
and question and influence those that are making the decisions that affect
their lives. Young people are the future of this City, and we need their
voice to be heard loud and clear, as far too often young people get a
negative portrayal in the media."

Councillor Adam Williams said: "It is really important that young people get
involved and understand what democracy is all about and that they know that
politicians are there to represent them, just as much as adults."

Councillor Craig Woolmer said: "Local Democracy week is a great opportunity
for young people to make their voice heard and find out how they can
influence decisions. I'm really looking forward to having the chance to
answer questions put to me by students at Endeavour and hope they find the
event useful."

Head teacher at Endeavour High School Chris Straker said: "Endeavour High
School is pleased to be involved in the day.  It gives pupils an opportunity
to meet the local politicians who have an impact on their lives through the
city council. Pupils at Endeavour are given a great deal of responsibility
with regard to participation in the decisions we make as a school.  This
occasion will allow them to take that understanding one step further and
look at the wider world around the school and come to understand the impact
they can have if they get involved - whether that be through participation
in local activities, or the role they can have in the future when they
become voters themselves."