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Youth Councils in Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire has lots of youth forums, action groups and youth councils to help ensure young people are heard by the right professionals.

Youth groups and councils help to shape change and make an impact on our communities and have a voice on how money is spent within the local community ensuring young people have a voice as part of the decision process.

For your nearest Youth Council please email [email protected] or call 01296 382 583

Examples of local Youth Councils

A group of young people

Aylesbury Town Youth Council

Aylesbury Town Youth Council is made up of Youth Councillors between 15 to 18.

CAMHS Article 12 Youth Forum

The CAMHS Article 12 Youth Forum is a youth forum where young people have the right to express their views, feelings and wishes to improve Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

Chesham Youth Council

Chesham Youth Council provides young people with a platform to voice their visions for Chesham, as well as learn skills such as public speaking. At the meeting, the council appointed a chair, vice-chair, secretary and press team.

Milton Keynes Youth Cabinet

Milton Keynes Youth Cabinet: 11 to 18-year-olds from across Milton Keynes are working to give a voice to all young people.

Other groups and schemes

Youth projects and schemes

Youth project and schemes in Buckinghamshire including:

  • Youth Voice groups to advise the council on issues affecting young people
  • Youth Bank providing grants for young people's projects
  • Interview panels involving young people in the recruitment process of roles that affect young people