School children have say over Carmarthenshire Council budget proposals
The aim was to introduce pupils to local government, giving an insight into decision making challenges
Pupils from 10 secondary schools across Carmarthenshire have given their views on Carmarthenshire Council's budget proposals for the next financial year.
The council’s annual insight event is open to all secondary schools in the county and gives pupils the chance to put themselves in the roles of the council’s Cabinet and discuss their opinions on the proposed budget for 2023/24.
The aim is to introduce young people to local government and give them an insight into the challenges on a day-to-day basis.
It is also an opportunity for Cabinet members to hear pupils’ views and discuss with them directly about issues that matter to them.
Pupils from years 10 to 13 from Ysgol y Strade, Ysgol Gyfun Emlyn, QE High, Dyffryn Taf, Ysgol Gyfun Bro Myrddin, Coedcae, Bryngwyn, Glan-y-Mor, Dyffryn Aman, Ysgol Bro Dinefwr took part in the event at County Hall in Carmarthen.
Their findings were presented to Chief Executive Wendy Walters, Cabinet members and senior officers in the council chamber.
Carmarthenshire Council’s Deputy Leader Cllr Linda Evans said:
“The insight event is a great opportunity for us to hear the honest and straight-talking views of some of our young people in the county.
"I would like to thank them and their teachers for taking the time to be part of this event.
"We’ve all learnt a lot and I would like to thank them for their input.”
There’s still time to have your say on the council’s budget before the consultation ends at 5pm on Sunday, January 29.
The consultation can be found here.
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