YOUNG people across Hampshire are being urged to make their voices heard on crime.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight police and crime commissioner, Michael Lane, is seeking volunteers aged between 14 and 25-years-old to help give young people a voice on the crime and policing issues that matter to them most through the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Youth Commission.

Recruitment is now open for new members of the commission which is designed to act as a voice of young people, informing and supporting Mr Lane in his work and helping him to challenge the Hampshire police chief constable on areas that are of importance to young people.

Youth Commission members consult with young people on police and crime issues and seek ideas on how these can be tackled. They also work to raise awareness and educate young people via campaigns, and run workshops, speak at events and take part in a range of other activities.

Mr Lane, said: “The Youth Commission gives young people an opportunity to have an independent and strong voice on societal issues that affect them.

"The Youth Commission works so well because it is about young people talking to, and hearing the voices of, other young people. It is important to me that we listen and take on board the views of young people because it is very much about their future.”

Application forms are available at hampshire-pcc.gov.uk/youth-commission. The deadline for applications Friday, 2 November.