Pupils take-over council chamber to debate what matters to them

Members of the school councils at St Thomas and Danygraig primaries spoke with their local councillors asking if they could have a tour of the Guildhall and use of the chamber.

The council’s Partnership & Involvement team made the arrangements and Cabinet Member for Community Support, Hayley Gwilliam, whose portfolio includes young people, took part.

The subjects chosen by the pupils for discussion were school uniforms, three day weekends and the use of single plastic and the role this plays in climate change.

Cllr Gwilliam said: “I was really impressed with the pupils and how thoughtful and considered their questions were.

“It is exciting that these are the prospective politicians of the future because it was clear how much they cared about the environment and the communities where they live.

“The visit went so well we are looking at developing a programme to offer all student councils across Swansea the opportunity to visit and take part in debates about what matters to them.”

(Lead image: Swansea Council)