Newsletter: Issue 1 – March 2017 Results of the ‘Our Future – The Wrexham We Want ‘consultation The aim of the consultation was to gather information about the things that matter to local young people aged 11 – 25 in Wrexham. There were 340 responses with 8 Recommendations: 1. That the town centre is improved. 2. Young people should be taught more about financial matters. 3. Increased job opportunities and promotion of these opportunities. 4. Better security and a reduction in anti-social behaviour at Wrexham bus station. 5. More facilities and events within communities. 6. More education in schools about the UNCRC – Children’s Rights. 7. More opportunities for young people to participate in decision making. 8. Increased attention and resources given to improving the emotional health and well-being of young people. These findings will be fed into the ‘The Wrexham We Want’ consultation which in turn will support the Wrexham’s Well Being plan 2018. If you would like any further information please contact us.
Thank you to everyone who supported this consultation
Berwyn Prison – Feb 17 The Senedd yr Ifanc took part in helping to name Berwyn Prison, because of this they were invited into the prison for a tour inside. The young people said they found this really interesting, they learnt what it would be like to live inside and how the men would have the opportunity to be rehabilitated while serving their sentence.
Uk Youth Parliament – Yasmin My experience as Member of Youth Parliament (MYP) My Name is Yasmin Sides. I am currently the active member of the Youth Parliament for the Wrexham area. Mid November of last year I was given the chance to attend the annual debate in the House of Commons. We debated the five most important issues voted by 11-18 year olds from around the UK which where: Votes at 16, Tackling Racism and Religious Discrimination, Stop cuts that affect the NHS, a Curriculum to prepare us for life and Transport. The UK wide results – Votes at 16 came out top of the debate. MYPs across the UK work to give young people a voice by working with their MPs, decision makers, counsellors and local youth groups on the issues that the young people have voted for. Having the opportunity to sit in the House of Commons as a MYP, surrounded by so many driven and passionate young people was such an incredible, eye opening experience. I look forward to the rest of my term as an MYP and the challenges that the role brings.
This is the New Participation Structure for Wrexham
What’s next? Wrexham’s Participation Team is in the process or updating their Participation Strategy, this will be for 2017 – 2020. The team are also providing training and developing new training around Participation, Awareness of the UNCRC, Decision Making and Interviewing skills. The Senedd are presently working on the issues around bullying in schools, which is one of their 3 main priorities. If would like any training or any further information on training please contact Caroline.bennett@wrexham.gov.uk – 01978 317961
Look out for us at your school…. During April and May 2017 we are hoping to attend all secondary school councils and youth worker rooms in Wrexham, we will be coming to let you know what we do, what issues young people in the Senedd are presently working on, to ask you if there are any issues you would like the Senedd to look into or take into consideration and how to get involved if you would like to have a voice.
Dates for your Diary
Next Senedd yr Ifanc meetings: 3rd April 2017 5th June 2017 Our Senedd meetings are held at Wrexham’s Guildhall from 5pm until 7.30pm. If you’re interested in attending please get in touch with us.
For more information or if you would like to be involved with the Senedd yr Ifanc please contact us:
Wrexham Young People’s Parliament 01978 317961 / youngvoices@wrexham.gov.uk