Engaging young people: Building the future of parish and town councils

Young people have an important role to play in shaping the future of their communities. Yet, their voices and perspectives are not always represented in local decision-making. Parish and town councils have a valuable opportunity to change this. By involving young people in their work, councils can bring fresh ideas and perspectives into local decision-making, encourage greater diversity in local leadership and help develop the next generation of community leaders.

Engagement is also about understanding and responding to the needs of younger residents. From providing youth facilities and safe spaces to supporting opportunities for socialising, sport and activities, parish and town councils can make a real difference to young people's lives.

This event will showcase how parish and town councils are successfully involving young people in their communities and creating opportunities for them to have their say and make a difference. You'll hear examples of effective youth engagement, meet young councillors making a positive contribution to their communities and gain practical advice on why youth engagement matters and how to make it work.

Whether you're looking to encourage more young people to get involved in your parish or town council or better understand and respond to the needs of younger residents, this event will provide inspiration, practical ideas and examples of good practice to take back to your community.

NB: NALC reserves the right to change the programme at any time.