Dumfries and Galloway Council [28.03.19] will consider a report on 10,000 Voices, the largest ever collation of the views of young people in Dumfries and Galloway.
Research for 10,000 Voices was conducted throughout the region during the Year of Young People 2018. Participants were aged 10 to 25 and the findings reflect the views of around 47% of young people, living, working or studying in the region. This means that it is the largest collection of the views of young people in any local authority area in Scotland.
The information gathered will be used to inform and shape a new 5-year strategic plan for young people’s services in the region.
The Council will also be updated on details of the newly elected Dumfries and Galloway Youth Council and how this can support the Council when it consults with or engages with young people.
Councillor Elaine Murray, Council Leader, said: “10,000 Voices is an outstanding piece of work and is an exemplar for the rest of Scotland. It will be invaluable in shaping appropriate regionwide services for young people over the next 5 years.”
Councillor Rob Davidson, Depute Leader, said: “I very much look forward to working with our young people’s democratically elected representatives to deliver the services that they identify as their priorities.”
