Youngsters from Epsom and Ewell got a chance to air their views last Monday at the Borough’s first Youth Conference, as part of Local Democracy Week.
20 students from secondary schools and youth groups attended Town Hall event, organised by Yell, the Borough’s youth forum, and Surrey County Council’s Youth Development Service.
The evening included presentations, group discussions, brainstorming and a debate about services offered in the Borough.
The council’s media spokesperson Midge McCall said the evening was a resounding success.
“The event was lively and fairly informal, tailored specifically for the young people and the feedback afterwards was very positive,” she said.
“Those present all expressed an interest to meet up together again to ensure the good relationships and communication channels started at the conference would continue in the future.”
One of the issues discussed at the conference was the possibility of a Police Youth Panel, which would address personal safety for youngsters and develop better relations with local police.
Sam Blackledge
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