Changemakers in partnership with the Local Government Information Unit has published Youth Participation Growing Up? The report describes theories of youth participation in the context of UK policy. Using a combination of a survey of local authorities, focus groups and interviews, it concludes that, although there have been significant advances in this area in recent years, there is a need to re-examine local practice to ensure youth representation is meaningful and can make a real difference to young people's lives.  To read the report click here.