WIMBORNE Minster Town Council is celebrating the success of its newly established school council.

The school council, which meets regularly, is an initiative designed to give young people in the town an active voice.

It sees young representatives from local schools take on the roles of councillors to discuss issues that matter to them, their peers, and the broader community.

At this term’s meeting, the young councillors engaged in lively discussion and debate on topics of importance to Wimborne’s youth.

Key points on the agenda included concerns about road safety for young pedestrians, the types of shops and services young people would like to see in Wimborne, and the possibility of establishing a youth club dedicated to the needs and interests of local young people.

Cllr Jeff Hart, Mayor of Wimborne Minster, said: “Wimborne Town Council is very fortunate to have our own school council.

"These young people have taken on the important role of making Wimborne a better place to live, and they are putting forward great ideas to the full council.

"They listen attentively to each other and vote on motions just as the adult councillors do.

“We congratulate the members of the school council for helping shape the future of Wimborne.”