Anyone aged 13 to 19 who lives in the city or attends a local school, college or youth group, is eligible to join the Brighton & Hove Youth Council, as well as adults up to the age of 25 who have a special educational need or disability.Members can support their local community and get involved in issues that matter to them including campaigns on climate change and plastic waste.
Other opportunities open to members include involvement with the Youth Climate Assembly, sports, transport and LGBTQU+ issues.Previous work includes helping to improve young people’s mental health support and establishing a curriculum to prepare young people with relevant life skills.Youth Council member Ben Skinner, 17, said: “If you’re a young person who wants.