Amazing well done to all the young people who have took part in North Tyneside YP Question Time. All the answers to the panels questions will be put on 'The Year of the Voice of the Child' webpage next week to view and will be shared with schools #NTQT

A great question from Southlands about SEND provision in schools. #NTQT #LocalDemocracyWeek

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Does the north Tyneside council prefer housing over the environment?

How does North Tyneside plan to improve opportunities for women and minority groups in politics?

Another question, this one about lowering the voting age to 16, a question which formed part of our Youth Council debate earlier this week. #NTQT

Last question of the day by Poppy from Monkseaton - should all school children get free school meals? #NTQT

Question 9 from Twitter - should the voting age be lowered to 16? #NTQT

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Public transport throughout the north east is constantly evolving. However one thing that hasn’t changed is the amount of wheelchair spaces available on buses. Other areas have increased these spaces - will the north Tyneside attempt to change this too?

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After Rishi Sunak’s recent discussion on transgender rights, what are your plans to increase safety and support for transgender individuals in our community?

Question 8 High Streets have seen a decline in rexent years. What plans are in place to support the growth ans creation of local businesses? By YM Cameron Quinn from St Thomas More RC academy #NTQT

Qu 7 by Kora at St Thomas More RC Academy - Safety is always important to young people. How are you going to improve safety in the community and on public transport? #NTQT

Olivia up next with Marden’s third question, regarding the cost of living crisis asking what regional services can do for future generations. #NTQT #LocalDemocracyWeek

Question 6 #NTQT from Olivia at Marden, the cost of living crisis has lots of national coverage. How much can regional services improve things for future generations?

#NTQT All of these plans and strategies sound great but it all boils down to funding. How do you challenge that with central government?

Qu.5 from Southlands -some times young people with SENDcamt access the same opportunities as other young people. What are you doing to improve opportunities for CYP with SEND? #NTQT

Our Yr9 student Mia asks “What can be done to ensure trust and confidence in the integrity of our police force, especially in the perception of young people?” #NTQT

Question 4 The police force is an imprortant part of the community. What can be done to ensure trust and confidence in the integrity of our police force in the eyes of young people? #NTQT

#NTQT Do you believe all young people should have access to a free school meal? If so would this happen in 10 years time? Is there anything currently going on to try get more students free school meals?

Ryan asks the panel about the climate crisis & what our local council are able to do. #NTQT

Question 3 at #NTQT With budgets tight how important is it for North Tyneside Council to address the climate change crisis and what are you doing to address this? Asked by Ryan from Marden High School

Second question of the day is to ask the panel what is bring done to help children and young people arpund their mental health in North Tyneside #NTQT