Members of Denbighshire’s Youth Council recently visited the council offices in Ruthin to meet with the Council’s Chief Executive, where they shared their ambitions, achievements and forward-thinking vision for young people across the county.
The visit provided an opportunity for Youth Council representatives to present their work to date – including engagement with hundreds of young people, regional collaboration across North Wales, and innovative projects such as podcasts and digital events amplifying youth voice.
During the meeting, members spoke passionately about their priorities for the future, including strengthening youth participation in decision-making, improving communication with young people, and supporting the development of a new Youth Strategy.
The discussion also highlighted the Youth Council’s commitment to ensuring that the voices of young people are central to key issues such as regeneration, transport, health services and democratic engagement. They also asked the Chief Executive, how they could support her with the work that the Council are doing moving forward.
Helen White, Chief Executive said:
"It was a real privilege to meet with members of the Youth Council and hear first-hand about their work and ambitions. They are an inspiring group of young people, full of energy, insight and ideas. Their passion for making a difference in their communities is clear, and they are already demonstrating the qualities of future leaders. We are committed to continuing to work closely with them to help shape the Denbighshire we all want to see."
The Youth Council emphasised their desire to work in partnership with senior leaders and elected members to ensure young people’s perspectives are embedded in decision-making processes.
The visit marks another important step in strengthening the relationship between the Youth Council and the Council’s leadership, supporting a shared ambition to empower young people and build a stronger, more inclusive future for Denbighshire.
You can find out more about what the Youth Services provides for the young people of Denbighshire on our website.