Manx Youth Council meets for first time

A Manx Youth Council is holding it's very first meeting tonight.

It's the first group to represent all young people across the Isle of Man.

Among the first tasks at the Nunnery meeting will be for young councilors to draw up a statement about their intentions.

In time, the group hopes to have a strong political voice, representing the many thousands of children and young people across the Isle of Man.

As well as empowering young people to make their voices heard and take decisions for themselves, the Youth Council will learn about the Island's political processes.

It's open to all aged over 13.