YOUNG people in Dorset with special needs and disabilities are being urged to have their say over issues in their county through a new initiative.

The Dorset Unstoppables has been created by Dorset Council in a bid to capture the voices of young people between 11 and 25.

“The aim of The Dorset Unstoppables is to give young people an accessible, safe and inclusive space to be listened to,” a council spokesperson said.

“Young people will have the opportunity to share feedback and ideas in a variety of ways to ensure to ensure that young people and council decision makers work together to get services right for families and children and young people in Dorset.”

Two online webinars are set to take place at the end of January for young people, parents, and carers to find out more about the group.

The Dorset Unstoppables will be supported by Dorset Council’s Youth Voice team, which works with children and young people across the Dorset Council area, giving them the chance to influence decisions that affect them.

Cllr Clare Sutton, cabinet member for children’s services, education, and skills, said: “We want to provide all children and young people with an inclusive environment where they feel seen and heard, and their voices are represented in a way that works for them.

“Working with Dorset’s young people has a real impact on council services. It plays a key role in our decision-making process by keeping our families at the centre of our work. Working with groups like The Dorset Unstoppables will allow us to create better council services together, that serve our children, young people, and their families more effectively.”

To find out more about The Dorset Unstoppables people can attend the webinars on Tuesday, January 21, from 4.30pm to 5.15pm – (click HERE to register), or on Wednesday, January 29, from 5.30pm to 6.15pm – (click HERE to register).

The Youth Voice team will also be holding a follow-up event in March to celebrate the newly formed group and for young people to meet the Youth Voice team in-person, ask questions and learn a more about the type of activities they will undertake.

People can also contact the Dorset Council Youth Voice team for more details via YouthVoice@DorsetCouncil.gov.uk.