Great Yarmouth Charter Academy Youth Panel Meets PCC Sarah Taylor to Design Community Projects

In an inspiring initiative to enhance the safety and well-being of Great Yarmouth residents, the youth panel from Great Yarmouth Charter Academy recently met with Sarah Taylor, the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Norfolk. The meeting aimed to create a tender exercise focused on designing youth projects that address community needs.

The youth panel proposed several innovative initiatives, including the establishment of a youth gym, a Harbour Radio youth phone-in, and a charitable food van. The youth gym aims to provide a safe and healthy environment for young people to engage in physical activities. The Harbour Radio youth phone-in will offer a platform for young people to voice their concerns and report any issues or hotspots across the town. Additionally, the charitable food van will deliver hot meals and clothing donated by local food banks and supermarkets to those living on the streets of Great Yarmouth.

Sarah Taylor expressed her enthusiasm for the project, stating,

"It's truly inspiring to see young people taking such an active role in improving their community. Their ideas and dedication are a testament to the positive impact they can have on Great Yarmouth."

Amy, a Year 8 pupil who came up with the idea for the youth phone line, shared her thoughts: "I wanted to create something that would help young people feel heard and supported. The youth phone line will give us a way to report any worries and make our town a safer place."

In addition to these initiatives, the youth panel has been invited to observe a town council meeting and join the youth advisory board. This opportunity will allow them to bring their voices to the decisions made for the local community, ensuring that the perspectives and needs of young people are considered in the town's development.

The event is supported by NRThirty, a local charity dedicated to improving the lives and opportunities for young people in Great Yarmouth. The school continues to play a significant role in the direction and opportunities afforded to young people in the Nelson Ward, working closely with NRThirty to ensure the success of these initiatives.

This collaboration between the youth panel, PCC Sarah Taylor, and NRThirty highlights the power of community engagement and the importance of providing young people with the tools and opportunities to make a difference in the town.