October was a dynamic month for youth engagement in Cardiff, with 49 young people taking part in 10 opportunities, contributing a total of 148 volunteer hours to shape their city, influence policy, and develop their voices as young leaders.
At the Cardiff Youth Council (CYC) General Meeting, members launched a new enquiry into Cardiff’s Vision for Play, exploring how the city can make play more inclusive, accessible, and central to children’s lives. Meanwhile, the CYC Task & Finish Group dedicated a Saturday to designing a young person’s survey for the upcoming Participation Review, ensuring that Cardiff’s future approach to participation reflects what matters most to young people themselves.
Cardiff’s Members of the UK Youth Parliament (MYPs) met with Children in Wales (CiW) and the National Youth Agency (NYA) to prepare for their visit to the House of Commons in November—where MYPs from across the UK will come together to debate national issues in the iconic chamber.
Adding a creative twist to the month, the CYC Executive met during half term to develop and record their first podcast, giving young people a new platform to share their experiences, ideas, and opinions with a wider audience.
October once again showed the energy, creativity, and leadership of Cardiff’s young people—proving that when given the opportunity, they don’t just participate; they lead.