Over the last few months, I have been very pleased to chair the Youth Engagement task and finish group which has been working hard to explore how Kettering Borough Council can better engage young people with local decision-making and democracy.
Tonight, it was great to see KBC's Executive Committee unanimously approving the new Youth Engagement report which summarises the findings of the task and finish group. Often younger people are not well represented or engaged in local democracy but I am confident that this new policy really will make a positive difference.
It was great to have contributions from numerous local organisations such as the Police, Sea Cadets and many others - thanks again to everyone for their time and brilliant ideas.
You can read the final Youth Engagement report here.