Building a better future: The Isle of Wight Youth Council’s mission for change

Two-year termThroughout our term, lasting two years, we form an action plan based upon this and through these objectives and aims are guided in our priorities.

As a means of consulting a broad cross-section of the youth population on the Isle of Wight we incorporate young people aged 11 to 18-years of age, affording us a wealth of perspective and insight which is so valuable when discussing ways in which the lives of young people could be enhanced.

Heritage and Environment SecretaryI am 17-years-old, and I have, to date, been part of the Youth Council for four years and currently hold the position of Heritage and Environment Secretary.

This is something which I am deeply interested in and have been fortunate enough to speak to many representatives, from Island based organisations, who work tirelessly to both preserve and celebrate the Island’s often hidden historical significance as well as to safeguard the Island’s precious greenscapes and wider landscape.

Together for Mission ZeroRecently, myself and a fellow member were honoured to attend a Together for Mission Zero event which was being held in the Department, also known as Elizabeth Pack’s, in Ryde, a building which has in itself become a crucial hub in the town.