DROITWICH Spa Youth Council was officially launched at Salt Fest on Saturday (September 12).
The group, which had a stand in Vines Park, has been set up to allow young people in the town to have their say in how the town is managed and for them to convey what changes they would like to see in the future.
Coun Sital Harris, who has been heavily involved in the project, said it was important the young people in Droitwich had a voice, along with activities, music festivals, events and social surroundings to enjoy.
“We want to increase work experience and apprenticeship opportunities and help bring back the brine baths.
“Our youth are the future of Droitwich Spa, this is why Richard Morris and I want them to be actively involved with any further developments.
“I am very proud to be part of the Youth Council and want to raise the profile of youth services in the town.”
The launch at Salt Fest was very successful – as well as raising the profile of the organisation, £57.41 was also collected to help fund it.
The Droitwich Spa Youth Council has a one, two, and five year plan to improve opportunities and has been asking local businesses and the whole community to support it to achieve a brighter future for young people in Droitwich.
There was an added bonus for the group’s members at Salt Fest as the aspiring politicians got to meet Mid Worcestershire MP Nigel Huddleston.
Mr Huddleston Told The Standard he enjoyed meeting members, adding: “It is great to see so many young people engaged in their local community and the council members have good ideas about improving local leisure services and how to make the town an even better place to live and work.
“I look forward to working with them in the coming months and years.”
The Droitwich Spa Youth Council also wants to thank Steve Bradbury from SMB In Print Design for sponsoring the group’s banner for the launch.
“We are very grateful for their support and we we like other local companies to also support us in any way they can,” added Coun Harris.
For more information on the Droitwich Youth Council or to help sponsor the group, call Coun Richard Morris on 07860 733460 or leave a message for Coun Sital Harris at the Droitwich Town Council office on 01905 774258.
