Neath-Port Talbot County Borough Council is a statutory authority that is committed and dedicated to making the community a better place for the people of Neath-Port Talbot.

Ken has spearheaded an initiative to deliver a service for young people aged 11-25 aimed at helping them to enhance their citizenship skills and aide their general personal development. Ken passionately believes that success can only be achieved by working and liaising closely with partnership organisations. Delivery of the service is made possible through Youth Councils which Ken contributes to and regularly attends. He fosters a spirit of understanding, encouraging young people to communicate with older people and vice versa emphasising listening as well as verbal and negotiating skills. Through Ken’s energy, passion and commitment he has personally helped many young people to learn and develop their skills and personalities. Young people from disadvantaged communities have united and shared their views which have been used to produce a consultation video that will be used in conjunction with the Community Plan 2005-2015 that creates an incentive for youngsters to develop community youth forums themselves. It also facilitates the views of young people to be heard, encourages citizenship skills with the overall aim of createing a caring and robust community improving the quality of life for everyone. Ken’s work has had a real impact on the streets and has helped to break down barriers between young people and other members of the community. Colleagues say without Ken’s strength of leadership, commitment and ability to inspire others the project would not be the success it is.