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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.

The Big P DVD - Adobe Flash Player Version 13.5MB

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:

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!

For more details on The Big P contact Jen Tredinnick on 01978 722072 or email participation@wrexham.gov.uk.

“The Big P” (participation) featuring the Senedd Yr Ifanc

Following a number of years of planning, research and preparation, and with the completion of the training pack and DVD, promotion of the Big P to young people, staff and the public is now in full swing. The Youth Forum have a busy schedule of visiting groups and delivering training sessions. So far, young people have been very positive and interest is growing.

The group have planned training sessions and promotional visits until Friday 11th June. Following this, groups and projects will have until June 25th to facilitate elections and inform the Participation team of successful Senedd members.

Public announcement of successful candidates will take place during the week beginning Monday 5th July. The first Senedd meeting will be held on Wednesday 1st September in the Guildhall with an official launch to take place during Democracy week in October.

 Subsequent meeting dates for 2011 will be on the following school training days: 4th January 2011; 15th April 2011; 24th June 2011.

What we need from you

Please support the youth forum in raising awareness of the Big participation featuring the Senedd Yr Ifanc within your areas and projects.

The Big P is underpinned by Article 12 of the UNCRC which states that “Every child has the right to say what they think in all matters affecting them, and to have their views taken seriously.” And that the project is founded on the premise that the most effective participation necessitates shared decision making between young people and adults.

Therefore, could we please request that Link Up members consider how the Senedd could become involved in decision making processes and consultation.

For more information please contact participation@wrexham.gov.uk or telephone Jen Tredinnick on 01978 722 072 or Nia Lloyd at AVOW on 01978 318810.