Barnsley Youth Councillor representing UK at G7 Youth Summit
Dominic Jones is one of 4 youngsters from across the country...
A member of Barnsley's Youth Council has been selected as one of four young people to represent the UK on the global stage.
Dominic Jones will attend the G7 Youth Summit as a UK delegate.
Each G7 country selects 3 or 4 people to hold a public consultation together and decide on policy recommendations to make to the G7 presidency.
Dominic's been a member of Barnsley Youth Council since 2015, and has also been part of the UK Youth Parliament and Sheffield City Region Youth Combined Authority.
He said: "The whole process is incredibly exciting, and I’m most excited about being able to represent the young people of the UK on an international stage.
"I want to be able to use my position to make a difference and really amplify the voices of young people. This role is my first experience of international representation and I’m eager to make a difference.
"It’s a real life-defining moment, and I aim to give and take as much as possible from the process."
Cllr Margaret Bruff, Cabinet Spokesperson for People (Children), said: "It’s fantastic news that Dominic, one of our Youth Councillors, has been chosen as a delegate for this year’s Y7 summit.
"The voices of young people are incredibly important, and the summit is a great chance for young people to really make a difference at the highest level.
"I’d like to congratulate Dominic on such a brilliant achievement – it’s a great opportunity to get to represent both young people and our borough on the world stage."