Pupils from Alde Valley Academy have joined the Sizewell C Youth Council.

This initiative aims to provide the nuclear power project with insights into the needs of local young people.

The students, from Years 7 to 11, will have regular meetings with joint managing director, Julia Pyke, and other project leaders.

They will discuss local needs, aspirations, and the project's progress.

Julia Pyke, Sizewell C joint managing director, said: “Consultation for big infrastructure projects can sometimes be skewed towards older people.

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"We’re really keen to keep talking to young people as we develop Sizewell C."

The students recently met with the project leaders and were given a tour of Wild Aldhurst, Sizewell C’s nature reserve.

Rosie, a Year 11 student, said: “I think its really important to give young people a voice."

Sizewell C is set to create thousands of jobs, apprenticeships, and training opportunities for East Suffolk.

Dan Mayhew, director of community and partnerships, Kingfisher Schools Trust, said: "The collaboration between the school council and the Sizewell C senior team gives the young people a unique opportunity to have their views heard and have an input into the project."