Children and young people in Middlesbrough invited to fill in survey about town's future
Children and young people in Middlesbrough can fill in a survey about the town.
Cllr Mieka Smiles
Submitted by Andrew Glover
Children and young people across Middlesbrough are being asked to have their say on the future of the town they live in.
People aged between 11 and 25 can give their views now on a range of topics including Middlesbrough Council's services, the town's leisure offering, public transport and mental health support.
The survey - which is being promoted by a team of young researchers - also seeks opinions on education, finding work and how safe people feel.
Those who complete the survey is in with a chance of winning a £50 Amazon voucher.
Trinity Catholic College student Phoebe Teasdale is one of the young researchers who will be encouraging their peers to get involved.
She said: "I got involved in the project because I want to make a difference in my local area.
"This is about getting across what children and young people want. It's a really worthwhile thing to do."
Deputy Mayor and Executive Member for Children's Services, Cllr Mieka Smiles, said: "We're determined to show children and young people right across Middlesbrough how much they matter and to build a town that's fit for the futures they want to lead.
"Hearing the honest opinions of young people is a crucial first step for us and I know our young researchers will do a brilliant job of getting people involved."
The survey can be completed online here and hard copies can be requested via alice.gray@participationpeople.com.
The survey closes on March 25. The young researchers will work alongside senior Council staff to analyse the findings and agree a response.
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