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Epping Forest Youth Council
We are a body of young people elected by our peers to give young people a voice in the community.
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
Give young people a voice and a say in their local area
- Listen to what young people want and take action by speaking with the relevant services to make it happen
- Consult with young people about local transport services and lobby for improvements as necessary
- To involve young people in local consultations such as the Epping Forest Local Plan
- To create links with the adult councillors so we work together to get things done
To make a difference in our community
- Improve young peoples` employment opportunities by promoting volunteering
- Encourage young people to get more involved in activities in the community
- Promote local volunteering opportunities for young people, particularly working with, and befriending, elderly and disabled people
- Improve cultural opportunities in rural areas
- To set up and run campaigns for better services including improved transport, youth provision, sports
Challenge negative stereotypes of young people and raise the positive profile of young people
- Promote positive activities and youth centres and organise the annual Youth Project of the Year Awards ceremony
- To work alongside other young peoples` groups and Youth Councils to network and share experiences
- Support initiatives to make the Epping Forest district safe for young people