Cheshire Youth Commission seeking new members

The Youth Commission inform, support and challenge the work of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire and Cheshire Constabulary, allowing young people to have their say about policing and crime in their area.

The Cheshire Youth Commission are looking for participants aged between 14-25 years old who currently live in the Cheshire policing area.

Members must be good team players who can commit to the project and the activities involved. Throughout the year, the Youth Commission will focus on their chosen priority topics, gather the views of other young people, plan events, report their findings back to the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and host the Youth Commission Conference in November 2023.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, said:

“This is a fantastic opportunity for young people in our county. The work that the Cheshire Youth Commission carry out is invaluable to my role, and the experiences that the members have throughout their time in the Commission are truly unique.

“Joining the Youth Commission also gives young people the opportunity to develop their own skills, knowledge and confidence which serves them well going into their chosen career paths.”

The Cheshire Youth Commission are committed to ensuring the group is made up of diverse young people from different backgrounds and life experiences, including those who have direct experience of the police and criminal justice system.

Beau Kennedy, Project Co-ordinator, said:

“I was originally a member of the Cheshire Youth Commission for 3 years and loved it, I met so many amazing people and learnt so much from the experience. I am now the Project Coordinator and absolutely love my job, the possibilities are endless, and every day is different.

“I feel as a Youth Commissioner, you can really focus on issues that you’re passionate about and your voice is taken seriously by those from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Cheshire Police and so many more.”

The application form, guidance and under 18’s permission slip can be found on the Police and Crime Commissioner’s website: 

www.cheshire-pcc.gov.uk/get-involved/youth-commission/

Completed applications forms must be emailed to: 

beau@leaders-unlocked.org 

...by Friday 10 February 2023.

Pictured - Cheshire Youth Commission with Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, Cheshire Constabulary Chief Constable Mark Roberts and Staff Officer Sergeant Zoe Bowden.