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Localism Bill

195ZAZMAA: Before Clause 42, Insert the following new Clause— ““Youth councils (1) Every local authority must establish a council representing the interests of young people within the authority’s area, to be known as a ““youth council””. (2) A local authority must— (a) consult the relevant youth council of any authority proposal that may affect the youth council or young people in the community; (b) provide an opportunity for the youth council to respond to the proposal; and (c) take the views of the youth council into account when making a decision about the proposal. (3) Subsection (2) does not affect the ability of the youth council to make a properly constituted petition to the local authority. (4) At least 60 per cent of the members of the youth council must be under the age of 18 years.””