Democracy Working



Yesterday evening I had a Children’s Services Committee meeting. The pre group meeting started at 6 o’clock. Then we went into the main meeting at 7 o’clock. We finished after 11 o’clock. So you see we do, do some work? But seriously though it is a very important that we do take our time discussing items where children and young people are involved. They are our future and they should be given the best of starts to help them become valued members of the community.

One of the items discussed involved facilities for teenagers. The police constable from the area came and pleaded their case. Another constable and an inspector joined him. So the young people, whom think the police just there to torment them, should think again. This young constable felt very passionately about looking after the youth on his patch. I hope that he does end up with some of his wishes. The trouble is everything costs money.

We also discussed the future of Connections. The youth support agency. This is going to Cabinet so all I can say is watch this space and we will see what the verdict is.
posted by Pat