BARROW Council is set to back a charter which aims to give local young people more of a say in future plans and policies.
At a meeting at the town hall on Tuesday, the full council chamber will be asked to treat the views of young people seriously and with “respect and honesty.”
The idea is to make the council consider how decisions it makes affects or impacts younger people.
The motion has been proposed by two high-ranking councillors at the town hall, deputy leader, Ann Thomson (Lab, Hindpool) and the council’s audit committee chair, Anne Burns (Lab, Hindpool).
It reads: “Council recognises that young people have the right to be consulted and involved in decisions which affect their lives.”
The motion was inspired by a project by Barrow Women’s Community Matters, called “The Future Is Me”.
The group created a charter which agrees to consult more with young people.
Barrow Women’s Community Matters is run by women, for women.
It aims to make a positive difference to the lives of women aged 14 or over.
The project also looks out for women vulnerable or at risk.
It is funded by the Big Lottery and the Thomas Graham Grassroots Grants via the Cumbria Community Foundation.
Barrow’s full council is sitting for the first time in 91 days after its annual meeting in July.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here