Local Democracy Week
Torfaen Young Peoples Forum LogoThis is the new logo for Torfaen Young People’s Forum. It was chosen by young people who voted on a selection of logos during Local Democracy Week in October. The special election used an online poll as well as traditional ballot papers and were held in as many schools, youth clubs and other organisations as possible.
Local Democracy Week is a national event to help young people aged between 11 and 25 become more involved with decision-making and planning at a local level. The theme is “take part, take power”.
Torfaen Young people’s Forum gives young people aged between 11 and 25 a chance to speak out and take action on issues that affect their life, meet other young people, and influence people who make decisions.
Forum representatives act for their school council, youth group or other organisation. They bring issues to the Forum and also give feedback to their group on how the issues are being dealt with.
The Forum has been involved in recruiting senior officers of the council, held seminars on anti-bullying and sought proactive action, and has been consulted on a number of issues by Torfaen Council and other bodies such as the NHS.
If you are aged between 11 and 25 and want to join the Forum call Julia Rooney, the Young People’s Forum Officer, on 01495 766473.