The London borough's youth service held Your Voice Matters to hear the views of young people in the Golborne ward.
The event involved a chat show-style format where a scenario was set and young people had to say what they thought the protagonists should do and what services were available to help them. Situations included a young girl being told to get a job or be made to leave home.
There was also a discussion on how services such as the youth service, police and voluntary services could be improved.
Tunde Olayinka, youth service co-ordinator for Golborne, said the aim was to take young people's views on board and not just pretend to listen.
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