It's hoped the scheme will enable young people to learn about local politics
Peel Commissioners is starting a youth commissioners scheme to try and encourage young people in the town to learn about politics.
The local authority's Youth Representative Katryna Baptist believes it will help children have more 'pride' in Peel as well as taking some of the 'scariness' out of it.
The scheme will target 12 to 17 year olds at Queen Elizabeth II High School, but there are hopes to engage primary school age children as well.
Mrs Baptist says she wants to help them understand the decisions that will affect them.
The scheme was approved in principle by the board unanimously and no funding will be allocated until 'detailed documentation' has been brought forward.
Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to Mrs Baptist:
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