Throughout this exciting project they have learned how to undertake research on issues important to them and make a case for what needs to change locally. I was impressed to see the final reports and recommendations and to receive letters at the House of Commons on issues such as anti-social behavior, knife crime, litter and the cost-of-living crisis.

This project clearly shows how important it is that young people’s voices are heard by decision makers in local councils and in Westminster. I would like to thank them all for their hard work on this project at school and I will be sharing their insights with the local council and police to see what can be done to tackle the issues raised.