Carmarthenshire County Council’s annual Insight event is open to all secondary schools in the county as well as Coleg Sir Gâr, and gives pupils the chance to put themselves in the roles of the Council’s Cabinet and discuss their opinions on the proposed budget.
The aim of the event 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.
This year teams of pupils from years 9-13 from Ysgol y Strade, Ysgol Gyfun Emlyn, QE High, Dyffryn Taf, Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin, Coedcae, Bryngwyn, Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Maes y Gwendraeth, Ysgol Glan-y-Môr and Ysgol Bro Dinefwr took part in the event on Wednesday, January 22 at County Hall in Carmarthen.
Their findings were presented to Leader of the Council Cllr Darren Price, Chief Executive Wendy Walters, Cabinet Members and senior officers in the Council’s Chamber.
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Leader, Cllr. Darren Price said: “The Insight event provides a valuable opportunity to hear the honest and direct perspectives of our young people in the county. I want to express my gratitude to them and their teachers for taking the time to participate. We’ve all gained a great deal from this experience, and I sincerely appreciate their thoughtful contributions.”