YOUNGSTERS aged between five and 13 years can have their say about issues that concern them – whether community, personal or global – by sending a postcard.

The system, backed by Surestart, the council and the Children’s Fund, allows them to ask questions, give suggestions or make comments on anything they think might improve children’s lives.

Postcards will be passed onto the appropriate service to answer the question and/or provide support.

The cards are available in most community-based centres as well as all the primary schools in Rochdale.