The parliamentary forum provided an opportunity to share the experience of young mayors and representatives from youth parliaments and youth councils from across the country. Local councillors, officers and Members of Parliament heard first hand where young mayors are established and what more can be achieved.
Organised by The National Youth Agency, chief executive Fiona Blacke said: "Backed by youth parliaments and youth councils, young mayors are an exciting development that provides a direct democratic link to local decision-makers for those who cannot or often do not vote in the local government or national elections."
Supporting the event, Zuhayb Ahmed, Young Mayor Network co-ordinator, said: "Young Mayors are proving a success, because they are real democracy in action. This event shows the strength of interest in and backing for young mayors, supported by other forms of elected representation in youth parliaments and youth councils."
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