A group of young people took part in the 'Risky Business' project run by youth workers from the Phoenix Detached Youth Project.
Thirty-one young people took part in the project, volunteering over 700 hours of their time to help produce two short f
ilms for young people to access via the internet and mobile phone, and a 'Booze Factor' programme to raise awareness of alcohol use and misuse.
As part of the visit, the young people present also had the opportunity to raise issues with NTSP Executive members and the borough's Young Mayor John Akinropo around subjects such as youth activities, access to education and training, and health.
Project manager of the Phoenix Mike Burgess said: "This was a great opportunity for us to show the borough's most influential agencies the positive impact young people can have on issues that are important to them.
"Here we have an excellent example of young people helping to solve problems in a really creative way."
Alma Caldwell, vice-chair of the NTSP Executive, added: "It was very helpful for the Executive to see first-hand the great work being done by local young people for local young people.
"We were all impressed by their hard work, professionalism and knowledge of the issues, and the fact that they have come up with innovative ways to communicate with young people who may be putting themselves at risk."
