The School Council from Killowen Primary School, Coleraine, have been experiencing real life democracy, during a visit to Cloonavin last week.
The Killowen pupils were invited for a special reception, after they contacted every member of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council expressing concerns about the lack of play parks in the area.
The Killowen pupils met Deputy Mayor, Alderman Richard Brown Stewart and Councillor Tanya Elder during their visit, when they were able to highlight their concerns about the lack of play facilities.
Deputy Mayor, Alderman Brown Stewart said: “The children from Killowen Primary School were a credit to their school during their visit.
“They spoke with confidence and enthusiasm, putting forward a range of thoughtful ideas about what they would like to see in our borough in the future.
“It is extremely important that young people have the opportunity to share their views and that we listen to what they have to say. Their ideas are invaluable in helping us to shape a Borough that reflects the needs and aspirations of everyone in our community.”
Councillor Tanya Elder added: “It was a real pleasure to invite Killowen Primary’s School Council to the chamber at Cloonavin.
“Their enthusiasm, creativity and passion for our town was truly inspiring and I felt it was important that they had the opportunity to visit and share their ideas in such an important setting.
“The School Council brought forward some fantastic suggestions around green spaces, play areas and making our community an even better place for young people and families.
“I was delighted to tell them that work is already underway to help deliver some of the improvements they spoke so passionately about, which made the visit even more exciting for them.
“These young people were an absolute credit to their school, their teachers and their parents.”
Cole, a Primary 7 pupil from Killowen Primary School, who visited Cloonavin, as part of Killowen Primary School's Council visit.
Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Alderman Richard Brown Stewart with Councillor Tanya Elder who welcomed pupils from Killowen Primary School's student council to Cloonavin last week.