Llantwit Youth Council
The youth council also take action to improve services and facilities for young people within Llantwit Major. The youth council meets one evening a month to discuss the news, views, issues and ideas of young people across the town and decide what action to take. They do at times hold additional meetings to focus on specific tasks as and when required.
Youth councillors discuss issues such as employment and volunteering opportunities for young people; services and facilities such as parks and youth services; police issues and personal safety; and local public transport and road safety as well as looking at ways in which to improve their local area.
Young people take a variety of action including attending town council meetings twice a term to discuss issues and ideas with councillors; writing to local decisionmakers; developing and participating in consultations, surveys and petitions; inviting local decision-makers to their meetings; writing to local newspapers; and utilising social media. Young people also attend Town Study Steering meetings. Youth councillors also fundraise for the Town Mayor’s charities each year to help improve the lives of people within the Llantwit Major and attend civic events on behalf of the town’s young people.
The Vale of Glamorgan Youth Service provides accredited training for all members of the youth council that is recognised by colleges, universities and employers. Additionally, all youth councillors are registered for either Millennium Volunteers or Star Awards to enable them to receive recognition for their volunteering hours. Being a member of the youth council enables young people to make a valuable contribution to their local community, grow in confidence and develop a range of transferable skills including teamwork; communication skills; organising and running projects; meeting and working with the public; problem solving; time management; accepting responsibility; planning; achieving results; and meeting deadlines.
If you are interested in learning or joining the Youth Council please contact Adley Curtis, Llantwit Youth Council Worker, Vale of Glamorgan Youth Service on 07089551586 or email valeyouthaction@gmail.com.
Minutes of Meetings
2018
LYC Minutes 19 11 18
LYC Minutes 20 09 18
LYC Minutes 20 12 18
LYC Minutes 24 07 18
Minutes of Meetings
2017
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Town Hall,
Llantwit Major,
Vale of Glamorgan,
CF61 1SD
Tel: 01446 793707
