Members of Carmarthenshire Youth Council were given the opportunity to raise issues affecting young people with Assemble Member, Nerys Evans.
The Youth Council held a meeting to discuss issues concerned with transport, tuition fees, children’s rights, unemployment and the lack of long term training opportunities.
Gaynor Jones, Outreach Manager for South West Wales was also present at the event and delivered a workshop on the Welsh Assembly Government.
AM Nerys Evans said:
“Young people are the political participants of tomorrow and it’s important that their voices are listened to.
“I was very impressed by Carmarthenshire Youth Council’s knowledge and interest of issues concerning young people and it’s obvious that they are doing a great job of acting on behalf of all the young people in the county.
“This was certainly a good opportunity to meet with the Youth Council and listen to their views.”
Carmarthenshire Youth Council is a group of young people from all over Carmarthenshire who act as the voice of young people in our County. There are opportunities for young people between the ages of 11-25 to get involved in youth forums across the county and to report to the Youth Council on issues that need to be addressed.
Charlene Davies, Carmarthenshire Youth Council Chairperson added:
“We were delighted to meet with our local AM and discuss issues that impact on our lives.
“We would urge all young people to get involved in their local Young Forums in order to ensure that they have a say on issues important to them. By getting young people involved we can help make positive changes for the future.”
For further information on how to get involved in your local Youth Forum, please contact Carmarthenshire Council’s Youth Participation Officer on: 07748154672.
