Recently I attended the first Harborough Youth Council meeting with lots of other local young people to discuss issues that affect us.
I joined to try to make a positive difference to my wonderful community. It was a lovely environment to talk to others and I met some great people. Plus, the Speak Out magazine was there to flick through- it was a pleasure to see our work read by others.
We selected the issues that mattered most to us; protecting the environment and helping young people gain the skills and experience they need to enter the workplace were some of the key ones that we have chosen to carry forward and address as a Youth Council.
In the second meeting, which I was unfortunately unable to attend, the other young people gained an insight into the political processes of the council and were allowed to delve deeper into areas that were important to them.
Afterwards, we enjoyed a slice of pizza! Yum!
Any young people wishing to become involved should contact youthvoice@harborough.gov.uk
By Natasha Callis
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