Pembrokeshire’s young people focus on why ‘Democracy Matters’
Pembrokeshire’s young people focus on why ‘Democracy Matters’
--
Well-attended Democracy Matters Question Time events at County Hall saw some tough questions put to a panel of Councillors by young people from Pembrokeshire.
Two events were organised by Electoral Services and the Children and Young People’s Rights Office with representatives from secondary schools, youth groups and Pembrokeshire College attending.
Chairing both the morning and evening sessions was Pembrokeshire County Council Chairman Cllr Thomas Tudor who said it had been an honour to be involved.
“These amazing events give young people a voice to question elected councillors and officers of the authorities on issues that they are concerned with, and many thanks to all the young people who attended from schools, colleges and Youth Clubs.
“The thought provoking questions were amazing, and thanks to the panel members and organisers who facilitated this much needed opportunity for a debate event. I very much look forward to the next opportunity to chair or attend a similar event once again in the not too distant future.”
He was joined on the panel by Cabinet Member for Social Care and Safeguarding Cllr Tessa Hodgson, and Cabinet Member for Housing Operations and Regulatory Services Cllr Michelle Bateman. Along with former Chairman Cllr Pat Davies, Cllr Joshua Beynon, Sustainability (Well-being and Future Generations) Champion, and Cllr Delme Harries, Welsh Language and Children and Young Persons Champion.
The young people were keen to put their questions and found out more about how the Council works from Cllr Tudor and his colleagues.
There were some tough questions to the members with topics including school budgets, school safety, 20mph speed limits, Council funding gap, homelessness, the Welsh language and carbon footprints.
As well as having their questions answered, those involved also found out more about how to get involved with democracy, the Council and Youth Assembly and how they can help to make a real difference.
Don’t forget you have to register if you want to vote in elections. Register online via the UK Government website (opens in new tab).
Pembrokeshire’s young people focus on why ‘Democracy Matters’
Joint exercise rolls into back-to-back shouts for Fishguard RNLI volunteers
A routine training night for volunteers quickly took a turn which saw them participate in two service launches before going home.
Ghost Filled Ballet Tells a Tragic Tale
Award-winning and innovative Ballet Cymru presents an unforgettable journey filled with passion, betrayal, and forgiveness at the Torch Theatre this June.
It's been 6 years but.......Haverfordwest Carnival is BACK for 2025
It's been 6 years but.......Haverfordwest Carnival is BACK for 2025!
PRESS RELEASE: Force records nearly 1,000 instances of stalking in one year
Nearly 1,000 incidents of stalking have been reported to Dyfed-Powys Police in the past year, the force has revealed as it marks Stalking Awareness Week.
Pembrokeshire’s top progressive farmers are encouraged to apply for Baron de Rutzen Award
If you farm in Pembrokeshire and can demonstrate your farm’s use of the latest technological methods to promote progressive, sustainable agriculture then the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society encourage you to enter the prestigious Baron de Rutzen Award.
Paddleboard business owner sentenced to 10 years and 6 months for gross negligence manslaughter
A paddleboard business owner has been jailed for 10 years and 6 months for gross negligence manslaughter following the deaths of four people in 2021.
Making a splash at record-breaking swimming gala
A record-breaking number of Pembrokeshire pupils have made a splash at a Sport Pembrokeshire Disability Swim gala.
Golf, goals, sixes and aces: Community Clubs success
Bats, balls, clubs and racquets were the order of the day at a busy Haverfordwest Community Clubs event held earlier this month.