We are aware of social media posts comments about Gemma and Logan from The Abilities in Me Foundation experience at yesterday's Christmas Light Switch-on event.

On behalf of Stevenage Borough Council, Cllr Coleen De Freitas, Cabinet Member for Equalities and Young People said,

“I am sorry to learn about Gemma and Logan’s experience at our Christmas Light Switch on. They were invited to be this year’s special guests to switch the lights on. It was not our intention to offend or ignore them, and for that, I wholeheartedly apologise on behalf of the council.

“I will contact Gemma to listen to her views on yesterday’s event and to say sorry for not taking time to ensure Gemma and her son were visible and able to carry out their role. Lots of people came to the event to support Gemma’s work leading The Abilities in Me Foundation. As the Cabinet Member responsible for Equalities and Young People, I want to ensure the council takes the necessary steps to avoid experiences like this in the future.”

"An investigation is currently underway to review what happened at this year's event."