Young people wanted damaged fencing and a sign at the park repaired

This is a 'What's Changed?' case study of the impact of participation on change for children and young people. Creating positive change in the lives of children, young people and communities is fundamental to the Hear by Right standards.

Contributing Organisation: Voices in Action, Derby
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Young people wanted damaged fencing leading to railway lines and a dangerous spike on a sign to be repaired. After raising their concerns with the Parks Liaison Officer the fencing and the sharp spike have been repaired.

Evidence of listening Evidence of planning Evidence of change
Evidence from organisations

Young people wanted the park to maintain a safe environment for children. In particular, they wanted fencing that had come down leading to easy access onto railway lines to be repaired.

They also wanted a sharp spike holding a sign to the play area to be fixed or removed.

Young people from the reference group Voices in Action met with Dawn Dagley, Parks Liaison Officer to discuss the two safety issues.

The fencing and the sharp spike have been repaired.

Evidence from specific children & young people

Young people wanted damaged fencing and a sharp sign to be fixed.

Young people met with Dawn Dagley and explained their concerns.

“The kids could be safe again and there would be no more injuries”

“Train track…wouldn't have to watch them anymore and they would be free to play”

“I'm pleased cause my brother plays there”

“Don't have to worry anymore”

Evidence from other chilren and young people, and the wider community
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