SCHOOLCHILDREN have been invited to take part in a Local Democracy Day by Sedgemoor District Council in an attempt to get children interested in politics.
Sedgemoor District Council leader Duncan McGinty said: “At present most young people do not view local politics as important in their daily lives but they are the electors of tomorrow and things decided now by councils will have an effect on their later lives.
“By holding events such as this we hope students realise they can have a say and encourage them to take part in the running of their communities.”
On the day students will have the opportunity to ask their local councillors anything in a round of quickfire one-to-one questions.
They will also be asked for their opinions on which services students think are most important to them and their thoughts on the controversial Meads Eco-Park.
There will also be a talk on community safety and anti-social behaviour on the day which will be held at Bridgwater YMCA on Friarn Avenue on Thursday, October 16, from 9.30 am to 2.30pm.
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