The Big P
Find new participation opportunities for you to have a say in the issues and decisions which affect young people in Wrexham
Wrexham County Youth Forum is a group of young people aged 11–25 who meet together to discuss issues that effect young people. The youth forum encourages awareness of the UNCRC (United Nations convention on the rights of the child).
Over the years, Wrexham Youth forum have successfully completed a wide variety of work, including consultations for the council, interviewing, and raising issues within Wrexham. As a group, they have come up with an idea of a ‘Young Peoples Assembly’ as a forum to get young people’s views and opinions heard.
This is a big development in participation in Wrexham and after working hard on this project in partnership with AVOW (Association of Voluntary Organisations), it is finally all coming together.
Known as the Senedd Yr Ifanc, the forum will be part of “The Big P” participation model for Wrexham and you can get involved in lots of ways.
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We want this group to number approximately 51 young people who will represent young people from all areas and groups in Wrexham, get their voices heard and become involved in their community. This will make sure that Wrexham meets Article 12 of the UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of The Child).
The topics of the meetings will be decided by young people and can be about absolutely anything that affects young people in Wrexham some of which might include transport, schools or the environment.
You can get involved through:
- Your new youth service area youth forums coming to your area soon
- Your school by being on your school council
- Your communities first youth forum
- The Big YAC schools youth work youth forum
- Any of the voluntary groups and youth forums you are part of.
There are even some places for you to stand as an independent of any groups if you want to.
What would the Senedd Yr Ifanc ask of you!
- Attend 4 meetings per year in the Council Chambers – Guildhall.
- Help to represent young people on decision making bodies in Wrexham such as Scrutiny Committee and SCOGS and on National forums such as Funky Dragon and Children’s Commissioner Advisory Group.
- Meet regularly with young people to bring their views and issues to the Senedd and feedback discussions and decisions made at the Senedd on behalf of young people in Wrexham.
- Take part in training.
For more details on The Big P contact Jen Tredinnick on 01978 722072 or email Info.Shop@wrexham.gov.uk.