A TEENAGER from Bewdley has been appointed as the new chair of Worcestershire Youth County Council Cabinet, writes Abigail Wyatt.
Cameron Henry, who is 15, took over from Anusha who stepped down after four years in the role.
She is preparing to study history at the University of Cambridge in September.
The cabinet is a team aged between 11 and 18 who aim to provide young people within the county a voice on key issues they feel matter most and share them with local, regional, and national governing authorities, including local MPs.
Last year’s Cabinet manifesto mainly focused on health and wellbeing, crime and safety and education and learning. They were chosen from the votes of the youth across Worcestershire as part of the National Make Your Mark Campaign.
Cameron said: “First and foremost, Anusha has been an inspirational chair who has tried hard to make a difference where it matters.
“She has left a tremendous legacy and I’m looking forward to working with the cabinet, building on the work we have started, but also introducing a range of new initiatives which are outlined in the cabinet’s manifesto.”
Coun Justin Bowen, Worcestershire County Council Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Children and Families, said: “The Worcestershire Youth Cabinet plays a vital role in ensuring young people across the county have a voice and are actively involved in shaping the services that matter most to them.
“It’s incredibly important that we listen to their views, understand their priorities, and work alongside them to create real change.
“I’m delighted to welcome Cameron into his new role as Chair and look forward to seeing the Cabinet continue to thrive under his leadership.”
Any young person between the ages of 11 and 18 can attend one of the cabinet meetings.
Full meetings are held once a month, where a wide range of issues that are important to young people are discussed.
People who are interested in attending or find out more about the cabinet, should visit: worcestershire.gov.uk/youthcabinet or email [email protected] for more information.
