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Epping Forest Youth Council

We are a body of 25 young people elected by our peers to give young people a voice in the community.

To be eligible to stand as a candidate, you must be between 12 to 17 years of age and live in the Epping Forest district. We serve for 2 years, and we meet fortnightly at the Civic Offices in Epping. The next youth council election will be held in March 2024.

The Epping Forest Youth Council has been established since 2008.

View the Epping Forest Youth Councillor poster (PDF 816KB)

Our mission statement

We are young people working together to change Epping Forest district for the better, by voicing the views of young people who want to be heard, to those who can make it happen
We aim to give young people a voice in their community
We contribute to local consultations and surveys to make sure we can affect change in the Epping Forest district
We seek to make changes and improvements by addressing local issues that arise during our 2 years in office
Our manifesto sets out our key objectives and some of the actions we will take to achieve these

Our manifesto for 2022 to 2024

Giving young people a voice in the community for a better future

Young people are represented equally in the community
Build good relationships between schools, young people, and the district council
Youth councillors develop strong links in schools to ensure voters feel represented by the youth council
Empower young people to participation in the democratic process
Promote inclusivity, diversity and equality in all project work

Help make Epping Forest district a better and safer place to live

Promote youth activities, youth groups and volunteering opportunities
Raise the profile of young people’s achievements in the Epping Forest district
Be active in our local communities to make a difference
Raise awareness of hate crime

Supporting young people’s health and wellbeing

Promote the health and wellbeing of young people
Develop life skills to enable young people to become employable and successful
Raise awareness of local services for young people
Tackle loneliness and isolation through acts of kindness and promoting community activities

Addressing current issues

Support climate change and environmental initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint
Raise awareness of underage vaping and the dangers of vaping
Support recycling in schools and the wider community
Raise awareness of austerity and money management, such as living on a budget
Support cleaner and greener transport, such as car sharing, public transport, and walking

Youth Council meetings and agendas

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Promoting youth activities and youth groups

There are currently 68 youth activities on the map, including 17 nature reserves. If you wish to include your group or know of a group that would like to be added, follow the link and add it to the map: