Meet our Current Youth Mayor and Deputy Youth Mayor
Ellie Colwell-Youth Mayor for Blaenau Gwent
“Joining the Youth Forum is such a fulfilling experience. I get to be involved in my community and make a difference to everyone’s lives through the voices of young people. I have learned so much about neurodiversity and global warming. I am also able to use my own experience to champion change, especially with priority of bereavement awareness, mental health and estranged children. I can use my misfortune to make a difference for others just like me!”
Chase Campbell-Deputy Youth Mayor Blaenau Gwent
“I am passionate about being part of the Youth Forum and Welsh Youth Parliament where I am working on priorities such as the cost-of-living crisis."
Are you aged 11-25?
Would you like to get involved in the Youth Forum? Then why not think about becoming the next Deputy Youth Mayor for Blaenau Gwent?
What does the role involve?
- You will attend monthly meetings which are either online or in person decided by the forum.
- You will represent the forum and other young people living in Blaenau Gwent
- You will have opportunities to be involved in meetings, events and campaigns on things that matter to you and other young people
- You will be Deputy Youth Mayor for 1 year, following this you will become the Youth Mayor for Blaenau Gwent for an additional 1 year.
How will the role of Deputy Youth Mayor benefit you?
- You will develop new skills
- You will meet new people
- You will have access to opportunities
- It will help you with future applications for employment, training or educational opportunities
To be eligible you:
- Need to live in Blaenau Gwent and be doing so for the duration of your term.
- Be aged 11 and not turn 26 before the end of your two-year term
In a Blaenau Gwent wide survey young people voted their top priorities to be
- Drugs & Alcohol
- Crime and antisocial behaviour
- Bullying
If you are interested in being the next Deputy Youth Mayor for Blaenau Gwent, then please send a short paragraph no longer than 150 words on why you would like to be the Deputy Youth Mayor and how you would tackle the issues identified by young people.
Please send your paragraph and photograph to Lissa.Friel@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk by Monday March 30th. If you are under 18, please get permission from your parent/guardian as we will be using this for media purposes and voting.