Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan, has welcomed participants from the CAN Heroes Plus programme to a reception in Cloonavin.
The Compass Advocacy Network (CAN) Heroes Plus program focuses on supporting young people and individuals with additional needs, promoting their independence, confidence, and skills through diverse activities and experiences.
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan said: “I was delighted to meet the participants of the CAN Heroes Plus program and hear more about their fantastic project.
“During the visit, I spent time chatting with the group and I was interested to hear about each of their aspirations for the future.
“As Mayor, I enjoyed opening the floor to these people for a question and answer session. I hope I was able to offer them an insight into how both local government works and how Council decisions impact their everyday lives.”
James Brenchley, Senior Youth Worker added: “I would like to thank the Mayor for inviting the group to Cloonavin and giving them the opportunity to learn more about Council and the role of the Mayor.’’
“The SEUPB PeacePlus funded programme HeroesPlus is all about empowering young people and supporting their journey towards independence by building meaningful relationships. Our young people had the floor to ask the Mayor questions, making for an insightful and engaging discussion.”
For more information on the Heroes Plus programme visit: https://bit.ly/4jUuYGW
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan, pictured with James Brenchley, project co-ordinator and participants of the Compass Advocacy Network (CAN) Heroes Plus programme, at a reception in Cloonavin.