South Gloucestershire Youth Board

The South Gloucestershire Youth board is a group where young people are able to voice their opinions and make changes to things that affect the communities they live in.

Members will create young people projects based on local issues. Members are involved in consultations and shaping young people services. This is an opportunity to have your say!    

Members of the board are representative of all areas within South Gloucestershire and are aged between 11 – 18 years old.

We are now meeting fortnightly Tuesdays in Badminton Road Council Offices Yate 6.00-7.30pm   

Young people will take part in the following activities:

  • Create projects based on the real issues for young people.
  • Research, consult peers, plan and deliver projects.
  • Learn to chair a meeting, minute take or present to professionals.    
  • Complete recruitment training and recruit council staff.
  • Participate in Children’s Commissioner Take Over Day
  • Attend the annual British Youth Council (BYC) conference plus participation in BYC’s Make your Mark campaign.
  • Opportunities to achieve a Shadow a Councillor Award.
  • Achieve a volunteering award.  
  • Fun stuff – Meet new people, debate, games, pizza

We are always looking for new members so please contact us if you would like more information.

You can contact us by email vanessa.parkhill@southglos.gov.uk or by phone on

01454 865017 or by mobile: 07900703413.

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