Young people in Wakefield asked to share thoughts on policing and community safety
Children and young people are being asked to help shape community safety and policing in Wakefield and across the region.
West Yorkshire Mayor, Tracy Brabin, is encouraging young people in Wakefield to sign up for ‘The Mayor’s Young Communities Network’.
The forum aims to bring together those aged 12 to 25, to contribute their perspectives and discuss the issues that matter most to them.
Topics discussed range across policing and community safety, but could include serious violence, digital crime and relationships with the police.
Mayor Tracy Brabin said: “The voices of children and young people should be at the heart of our decision‑making, and the Young Communities Network is a fantastic forum to be heard.
“By involving young people directly in the issues that affect their lives, we can build a safer, fairer West Yorkshire for everyone.”
Members meet throughout the year, either in-person or online, and there are opportunities to meet senior leaders, take part in policing experience days and volunteer at Mayoral events.