News from the Greater Manchester Youth Combined Authority APRIL 2019 Find out! What happened at the last YCA meeting, what’s coming up next, and how you can get involved. How our working groups are developing a Curriculum for Life and improving access to mental health services. What happened when we opened the Green Summit and how we can tackle climate change.
What happened at our March meeting?
Opportunity Pass The Mayor has committed to launching an ‘opportunity pass’. From September this will provide 16-18 year olds free bus travel and free or reduced entry to sports, culture and leisure activities. We asked other young people what they think the pass should be called and what the card should look like.
Our newsletter needs a name!
Let us know your ideas @youthgreatermcr or youth.gmca@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Over 400 people told us what they think
You’ll have to wait for the official announcement in May to find out what we’ve decided, but we think you’ll love it!
Climate Change Climate change affects young people drastically. The GMCA’s Environment Team presented the 5-Year Environment Plan, which focuses on the five biggest threats: • Carbon dioxide emissions • Air quality • Throwaway society • Extreme weather • Depletion of natural environment
1200
people eve ry year die in Greater Mancheste r because o f dirty air
We thought young people could help tackle these threats by:
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Using public transport more
What’s coming up at our April meeting?
Campaigning for electric buses
We’re going to carry on developing the ‘opportunity pass.’ Think about: • Should there be a code of conduct? • What opportunities do we want? • How should they be allocated?
Re-using and recycling clothes Educating people about recycling