Ceredigion Youth Council held its seventh question and answer session.

The event took place in the Council Chamber on July 12.

The aim was to ask influential decision makers about issues affecting young people.

Panel members included Ben Lake MP; Elen James, chief education officer at Ceredigion County Council; Sara Jermin, deputy commissioner and head of engagement at the Children’s Commissioner for Wales Office; and Councillor Bryan Davies, leader of Ceredigion County Council.

Questions were prepared based on the youth ballot ‘Rhoi dy Farn Ceredigion’ held in March 2024, where more than 2,000 young people voted on issues that mattered most to them.

These questions centred on transport, the cost of living crisis, mental health and wellbeing, and affordable housing.

Aeron Dafydd, Ceredigion’s member of youth parliament, said: "This successful event has been a key opportunity for young people across Ceredigion to share their opinion on current issues.

"It was a privilege to chair this event where a variety of responses were received from the panel.

"I hope that the panellists will continue to consult and consider the views of young people in Ceredigion."

Councillor Bryan Davies, leader of Ceredigion County Council, said: "It was a pleasure to be a part of the panel to discuss important themes affecting young people in our county.

"The standard and maturity of the discussion was exceptional, which is very encouraging for the future of Ceredigion."

The event was opened and closed by Rosa Waby, chair of Ceredigion Youth Council 2023-24 and pupil at Ysgol Gyfun Penweddig.

It was hosted by Aeron Dafydd, Ceredigion’s member of UK Youth Parliament 2023-24 and Ysgol Bro Teifi pupil.