Youth Representative Vacancies

VACANCY FOR A COMMUNITY

YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE

The Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 enables Town/Community Councils to appoint up to two Community Youth Representatives and Penyffordd Community Council is looking for two Community Youth Representative to join them.

The Youth Representative should be willing to serve a term of one year from the date of appointment.  If still within the specified age range they will be eligible for re-appointment at the end of their term of office.

They may speak on all matters before the Council and will be asked in particular to provide a ‘youth view’. They may also take part in the discussions Sub Committees.  As they are not Members of the Community Council they may not vote on matters before the Council.

You MUST be:

·       aged over 15 but under the age of 26;(it should be noted that from the age of 18 you are eligible to become a full Community Councillor should a vacancy arise and you be elected or co-opted, at which point you would cease to be a Youth Representative but must assume the full duties of a Community Councillor – you cannot be both).

·       considered by the Community Council to be suitable to act as a Community Representative, that is to represent the interests of those individuals who live, work or receive education or training in the community area who have not attained the age of 26.

If you feel you are suitable for this position or require more information, please either view our website or contact the Clerk for further details.

Applications must be received by the Clerk no later than Monday 1st December 2025. A short list of Candidates shall be drawn up by the Council and applicants will then be required to give a short presentation to the full Council.

Statement from Miss Natasha Boleyn who served as our Youth Representative between October 2022 – September 2025:

“If you are interested in politics, or more specifically, how your community functions, joining a community council is an excellent way to understand local goings-on & how things that directly impact you are decided.

Being a Youth Representative involves engaging with young people in the village, for example forming connections to scout groups, & making sure that you are representing their interests on the council.

Personally, I have hugely enjoyed being part of the community council, because not only has it provided me with an insight into how local politics works, but also increased my confidence in engaging with groups outside of school.  Furthermore, it’s a welcome break from constant academic pressures, yet I have found that it is still very educational and interesting.”