ValeYouthForum

Fascinating discussion at last night's Vale Youth Forum on how safe girls feel on the streets of the Vale. More to follow on this soon. youtu.be/sdn15-t7kg0

Are you between 11-17 and passionate about children’s rights? Then apply to become a member of our Youth Advisory Panel! We’re currently recruiting new members to be a part of our Panel for 2022. Please send your application to us before November the 1st. childcomwales.org.uk/about-us/recru…

The imminent £20 cut to Universal Credit plus the ongoing impact of the 2-child limit threaten children's rights to support from the state when family incomes are low (article 26, UNCRC). Why increase child poverty when we know its devastating impact? theguardian.com/society/2021/s…

Our first in person meeting last night, lots of concerns raised and so much has happened since we last met. Thanks @TheWellBeanCafe for hosting us and a warm welcome. Good to be back. Meeting again in 2 weeks

As Covid 19 spreads it is important that young people follow advice to keep themselves and others safe. This won't last forever, as society adjusts to a new reality the need for young people to express their views and have an independent voice will be needed more than ever #UNCRC

Can be a big problem for young people in rural areas. Long and frequent journey's to top up and often cut off. Even worse now they are in lockdown.

Where have the Saturday and part time jobs for young people gone? Tiger and Jacob are finding out today in High Street. Thanks to the traders who helped with the questionnaires

Following their meeting this month members of the Youth Forum enjoyed a meal together. A big hank you for all their hard work over the last year

Happy New Year Everyone. December saw members meet the Public Service Board and visit Awesome Wales. Putting together our plans for 2020 and making a local difference for climate change @VOGPSB look forward to working with you in 2020

Unequivocal support from VYF last night for those from the Vale and across the world who have taken part in Climate Emergency action. Great speech from Ushenka, the young people she represents have a real voice. More action on this to follow.

Vale Youth Forum members took their Young People's Survey out to the Vale Show yesterday, great to meet up with former member Emme back from Uni with her degree.

To mark the start of #youthworkweek members of the Vale Youth Forum have launched their Speak Out project, a survey of young people across the Vale to help decide issues we'll work on for the next year. Finding out what young people across the Vale think we should work on