Young people in Burnley get a taste of local politics
There were challenging questions, laughs and applause in Burnley Town Hall as young people grilled a panel of council representatives on issues that matter most to them.
More than 30 young people from schools and youth groups across the borough attended an event on Tuesday, 11th October, as part of local democracy week.
Burnley Council leader Cllr Mark Townsend said: “I was very impressed with the enthusiasm and energy of the young people wanting to find out more about what the council does.