Join the Citizens' Parliament
As part of Lichfield Cathedral’s ongoing work to serve the local community the cathedral will be hosting a special citizen’s parliament on 6 April at 19:00. This citizens’ parliament will discuss the important topic of child poverty and wellbeing in the UK, hearing from Mark Russell, Chief Executive of The Children’s Society.
A decade of research in the UK has discovered that we have the unhappiest young people in Europe, and that one in three children in the UK lives in poverty.
The Very Reverend Adrian Dorber, Dean of Lichfield explains: “The debate surrounding child poverty and mental health is one that we should all be entering. We are delighted to be working with The Children’s Society on this project, and Mark Russell as their Chief Executive will be able to inform our conversations alongside our panel of experts.
We are extending the invitation to everyone to join in this conversation - young people, educators, parents and all concerned with the issues relating to the wellbeing of children and young people. Why not come along, hear from the experts, debate the measures needed, and get involved in making a difference.”
Mark Russell will be joined by a panel of local experts: The Bishop of Shrewsbury, Richard Merriman (Educationist), Claire Shaw (Director of Education, Diocese of Lichfield), and young people with experience and expertise.
All are welcome