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<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW166753472 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW166753472 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8"><strong>Why did you want to be part of the Citizen’s Assembly?</strong></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW166753472 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW166753472 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW166753472 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8">My grandmother was Milicent Dean and was always involved in local politics. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8">I’ve</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8"> always been interested in local history. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8">It’s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8"> just nice to feel like you </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8">have got</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8">a say in things.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW166753472 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW166753472 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW166753472 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8"><strong>What do you hope </strong></span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8">a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8">Torfaen Deal will achieve?</span></strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW166753472 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW166753472 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW166753472 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8">I want to feel like residents are being </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8">listened</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8"> to.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW166753472 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div>
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Christine, from Upper Cwmbran
Citizens' Assembly member
<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW17407625 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW17407625 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8"><strong>Why did you want to be part of the </strong></span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8">Citizen’s A</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8">ssembly?</span></strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW17407625 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW17407625 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW17407625 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8">I wanted to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8">represent</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8"> people in my age group. If things are going to change, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8">it’s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8"> no good moaning about it. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8">It’s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8"> better to be involved.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW17407625 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW17407625 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW17407625 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8">What do you hope </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8">a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8">Torfaen Deal will achieve?</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW17407625 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW17407625 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW17407625 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8">I would like to see health inequalities reduced.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW17407625 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div>
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Deborah, from Coed Eva
Citizens' Assembly member
<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48664731 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW48664731 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8"><strong>Why did you want to be part of the </strong></span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8">Citizen’s A</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8">ssembly?</span></strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW48664731 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48664731 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW48664731 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8">It’s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8"> a good opportunity to see </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8">what’s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8"> going on. I </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8">don’t</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8"> see a lot in my community for people who are single like myself</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW48664731 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48664731 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW48664731 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8"><strong>What do you hope </strong></span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8">a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8"> Torfaen Deal will achieve?</span></strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW48664731 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48664731 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW48664731 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8">I’d</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8"> like to see improvements in health and social inequalities.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW48664731 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div>
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Poppy, Llanyravon
Citizens' Assembly member
<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW11358982 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW11358982 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8"><strong>Why did you want to be part of the assembly?</strong></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW11358982 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW11358982 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW11358982 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8">I’m</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8"> r</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8">eally interested in people’s opinions about the council and how younger people can</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8"> be</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8"> involved</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8"> and included in decisions</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW11358982 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW11358982 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW11358982 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8"><strong>What do you hope </strong></span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8">a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8"> Torfaen Deal will achieve?</span></strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW11358982 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW11358982 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW11358982 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8">I hope the Torfaen Deal helps younger people understand how they can lead healthier and more independent lives. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW11358982 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div>
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David, Fairwater
Citizens' Assembly member
<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW232915809 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW232915809 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8"><strong>Why did you want to be part of the assembly?</strong></span></span><strong><span class="EOP SCXW232915809 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW232915809 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW232915809 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8">It is an opportunity to learn about the council’s budget and see if we can influence any decisions.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW232915809 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW232915809 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW232915809 BCX8"><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8">What do you hope </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8">a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8"> Torfaen Deal will achieve?</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW232915809 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW232915809 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW232915809 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8">I’d</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8"> like to see the council listening to what residents say and see if any of the actions discussed are put in</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8">to</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8"> place.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW232915809 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div>
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Alan, Sebastopol
Citizens' Assembly member
<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129731679 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW129731679 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8"><strong>Why did you want to be part of the assembly?</strong></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129731679 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW129731679 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8">I’m</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8"> interested in seeing improvements in the way council services are provided like </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8">rubbish</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8"> collections.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129731679 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW129731679 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8"><strong>What do you hope </strong></span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8">a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8"> Torfaen Deal will achieve?</span></strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129731679 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW129731679 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8">I’d</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8"> like to see greater trust between one another.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div>
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Joe. Griffithstown
Citizens' Assembly member
<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129731679 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW129731679 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8"><strong>Why did you want to be part of the assembly?</strong></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129731679 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW129731679 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8">I’m</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8"> interested in seeing improvements in the way council services are provided like </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8">rubbish</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8"> collections.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129731679 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW129731679 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8"><strong>What do you hope </strong></span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8">a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8"> Torfaen Deal will achieve?</span></strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129731679 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW129731679 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8">I’d</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8"> like to see greater trust between one another.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div>
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Laura, Llanyrafon
Citizens' Assembly member
<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW167112049 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW167112049 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8"><strong>Why did you want to be part of the </strong></span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8">Citizen’s A</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8">ssembly?</span></strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW167112049 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW167112049 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW167112049 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8">I li</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8">v</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8">e in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW167112049 BCX8">Llanyravon</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8">,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8"> my mum, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8">sister</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8"> and family live in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW167112049 BCX8">Llanyravon</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8">so I feel </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8">a strong sense</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8"> of community</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8">. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8"> </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW167112049 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW167112049 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW167112049 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8"><strong>What do you hope </strong></span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8">a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8"> Torfaen Deal will achieve?</span></strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW167112049 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW167112049 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW167112049 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8">I’ve</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8"> not long had twins, and I would like the Torfaen Deal to shape a better tomorrow for them.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW167112049 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div>
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Andrew, Coed Eva
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<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW135809589 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW135809589 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW135809589 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW135809589 BCX8"><strong>Why did you want to be part of the Citizen’s Assembly?</strong></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW135809589 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW135809589 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW135809589 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW135809589 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW135809589 BCX8">We’ve</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW135809589 BCX8"> lost a sense of community. I want to try and make things better, even if </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW135809589 BCX8">it’s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW135809589 BCX8"> just </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW135809589 BCX8">for my street.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW135809589 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW135809589 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW135809589 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW135809589 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW135809589 BCX8"><strong>What do you hope a Torfaen Deal will achieve?</strong></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW135809589 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW135809589 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW135809589 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW135809589 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW135809589 BCX8">Get a sense of community feeling back.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW135809589 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div>
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Noah,Pontynewynydd
Citizens' Assembly member
<p><strong>Why did you want to be part of the Citizen’s Assembly?</strong> </p><p>I moved to Torfaen four years ago and I’ve decided to make it my home. This is a really nice way of feeling part of the community. </p><p><strong>What do you hope a Torfaen Deal will achieve?</strong> </p><p>To increase awareness of different services that can really help people who are suffering in silence. <br><br><br></p>
Jason, from BlaenavonCitizens' Assembly member<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW166753472 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW166753472 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8"><strong>Why did you want to be part of the Citizen’s Assembly?</strong></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW166753472 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW166753472 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW166753472 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8">My grandmother was Milicent Dean and was always involved in local politics. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8">I’ve</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8"> always been interested in local history. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8">It’s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8"> just nice to feel like you </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8">have got</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8">a say in things.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW166753472 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW166753472 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW166753472 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8"><strong>What do you hope </strong></span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8">a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8">Torfaen Deal will achieve?</span></strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW166753472 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW166753472 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW166753472 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8">I want to feel like residents are being </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8">listened</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW166753472 BCX8"> to.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW166753472 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div>Read Bio
Christine, from Upper CwmbranCitizens' Assembly member<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW17407625 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW17407625 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8"><strong>Why did you want to be part of the </strong></span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8">Citizen’s A</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8">ssembly?</span></strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW17407625 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW17407625 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW17407625 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8">I wanted to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8">represent</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8"> people in my age group. If things are going to change, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8">it’s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8"> no good moaning about it. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8">It’s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8"> better to be involved.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW17407625 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW17407625 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW17407625 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8">What do you hope </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8">a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8">Torfaen Deal will achieve?</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW17407625 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW17407625 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW17407625 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17407625 BCX8">I would like to see health inequalities reduced.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW17407625 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div>Read Bio
Deborah, from Coed EvaCitizens' Assembly member<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48664731 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW48664731 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8"><strong>Why did you want to be part of the </strong></span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8">Citizen’s A</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8">ssembly?</span></strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW48664731 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48664731 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW48664731 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8">It’s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8"> a good opportunity to see </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8">what’s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8"> going on. I </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8">don’t</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8"> see a lot in my community for people who are single like myself</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW48664731 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48664731 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW48664731 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8"><strong>What do you hope </strong></span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8">a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8"> Torfaen Deal will achieve?</span></strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW48664731 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW48664731 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW48664731 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8">I’d</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48664731 BCX8"> like to see improvements in health and social inequalities.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW48664731 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div>Read Bio
Poppy, LlanyravonCitizens' Assembly member<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW11358982 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW11358982 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8"><strong>Why did you want to be part of the assembly?</strong></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW11358982 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW11358982 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW11358982 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8">I’m</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8"> r</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8">eally interested in people’s opinions about the council and how younger people can</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8"> be</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8"> involved</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8"> and included in decisions</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW11358982 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW11358982 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW11358982 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8"><strong>What do you hope </strong></span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8">a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8"> Torfaen Deal will achieve?</span></strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW11358982 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW11358982 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW11358982 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW11358982 BCX8">I hope the Torfaen Deal helps younger people understand how they can lead healthier and more independent lives. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW11358982 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div>Read Bio
David, FairwaterCitizens' Assembly member<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW232915809 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW232915809 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8"><strong>Why did you want to be part of the assembly?</strong></span></span><strong><span class="EOP SCXW232915809 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW232915809 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW232915809 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8">It is an opportunity to learn about the council’s budget and see if we can influence any decisions.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW232915809 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW232915809 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW232915809 BCX8"><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8">What do you hope </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8">a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8"> Torfaen Deal will achieve?</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW232915809 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW232915809 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW232915809 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8">I’d</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8"> like to see the council listening to what residents say and see if any of the actions discussed are put in</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8">to</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW232915809 BCX8"> place.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW232915809 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div>Read Bio
Alan, SebastopolCitizens' Assembly member<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129731679 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW129731679 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8"><strong>Why did you want to be part of the assembly?</strong></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129731679 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW129731679 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8">I’m</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8"> interested in seeing improvements in the way council services are provided like </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8">rubbish</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8"> collections.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129731679 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW129731679 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8"><strong>What do you hope </strong></span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8">a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8"> Torfaen Deal will achieve?</span></strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129731679 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW129731679 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8">I’d</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8"> like to see greater trust between one another.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div>Read Bio
Joe. GriffithstownCitizens' Assembly member<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129731679 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW129731679 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8"><strong>Why did you want to be part of the assembly?</strong></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129731679 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW129731679 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8">I’m</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8"> interested in seeing improvements in the way council services are provided like </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8">rubbish</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8"> collections.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129731679 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW129731679 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8"><strong>What do you hope </strong></span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8">a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8"> Torfaen Deal will achieve?</span></strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW129731679 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW129731679 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8">I’d</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW129731679 BCX8"> like to see greater trust between one another.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW129731679 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div>Read Bio
Laura, LlanyrafonCitizens' Assembly member<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW167112049 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW167112049 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8"><strong>Why did you want to be part of the </strong></span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8">Citizen’s A</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8">ssembly?</span></strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW167112049 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW167112049 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW167112049 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8">I li</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8">v</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8">e in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW167112049 BCX8">Llanyravon</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8">,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8"> my mum, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8">sister</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8"> and family live in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW167112049 BCX8">Llanyravon</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8">so I feel </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8">a strong sense</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8"> of community</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8">. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8"> </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW167112049 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW167112049 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW167112049 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8"><strong>What do you hope </strong></span><strong><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8">a</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8"> Torfaen Deal will achieve?</span></strong></span><span class="EOP SCXW167112049 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW167112049 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW167112049 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8">I’ve</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW167112049 BCX8"> not long had twins, and I would like the Torfaen Deal to shape a better tomorrow for them.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW167112049 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div>Read Bio
Andrew, Coed EvaCitizens' Assembly member<div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW135809589 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW135809589 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW135809589 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW135809589 BCX8"><strong>Why did you want to be part of the Citizen’s Assembly?</strong></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW135809589 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW135809589 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW135809589 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW135809589 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW135809589 BCX8">We’ve</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW135809589 BCX8"> lost a sense of community. I want to try and make things better, even if </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW135809589 BCX8">it’s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW135809589 BCX8"> just </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW135809589 BCX8">for my street.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW135809589 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW135809589 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW135809589 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW135809589 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW135809589 BCX8"><strong>What do you hope a Torfaen Deal will achieve?</strong></span></span><span class="EOP SCXW135809589 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"><strong> </strong></span></p></div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr SCXW135809589 BCX8"><p class="Paragraph SCXW135809589 BCX8"><span class="TextRun SCXW135809589 BCX8" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW135809589 BCX8">Get a sense of community feeling back.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW135809589 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div>Read Bio
Noah,PontynewynyddCitizens' Assembly member<p><strong>Why did you want to be part of the Citizen’s Assembly?</strong> </p><p>I moved to Torfaen four years ago and I’ve decided to make it my home. This is a really nice way of feeling part of the community. </p><p><strong>What do you hope a Torfaen Deal will achieve?</strong> </p><p>To increase awareness of different services that can really help people who are suffering in silence. <br><br><br></p>Read Bio