Youth Voice in Salford

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As a young person in Salford, you have the power to improve your community and the city.

To help your voice be heard there are different groups who want your help to run projects, plan events, and hear your opinion.

Salford currently has a series of different youth roles including Young Mayor and Member of Youth Parliament. We also have representatives on Greater Manchester and North West of England youth forums.

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How to make a difference

If you want to make a difference in your community and work with different young people, and represent your city please contact the groups below to find out how to get involved.

Groups you can get involved with

Salford Youth Council

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Salford Youth Council is a youth voice group for anyone aged 11-21 who lives, educated or works in Salford.

We meet on a weekly basis, to plan events, work on campaigns, and promote positive stories of young people in Salford.

We are the home of the Young Mayor and Member of Youth Parliament for Salford.

Find out more

Current member of Youth Parliament

  • 2022-2024 Harley Smith and Eleanor Holt

Past members of Youth Parliament

  • 2020-2021 Jude Paterson
  • 2019-2020 Alex Derbyshire
  • 2018-2019 Charlie Godfrey
  • 2017-2018 Josh Baxter
  • 2016-2017 Wiktoria Matuszewska
  • 2015-2016 Laura Edwards
  • 2014-2015 Elisha Stephens
  • 2013-2014 Lewis Nelson
  • 2012-2013 Joe Williams
  • 2011-2012 Natalie Pritchard

Current Young Mayor

  • 2023-2024 Paaniz Afrang

Past Young Mayor

  • 2022-2023 Oliver Edwards
  • 2020-2021 Rose Palmer
  • 2019-2020 Mitchell Mullin
  • 2018-2019 Kayleigh Peacock
  • 2017-2018 Wiktoria Matuszewska
  • 2016-2017 Lewis Nelson
  • 2015-2016 Lewis Nelson

Youth Council on social media

Fight for Change Council

Fight for Change

A youth voice group for any young person who is care experienced aged 11 to 21 from Salford.

We meet on a fortnightly basis, to plan events, work on campaigns, and promote positive stories of young people in Salford.

SEND Youth forum

A youth voice group for anyone aged 11 to 25 with special educational needs or disabilities; who lives, educated or works in Salford.

We meet on a fortnightly basis, to plan events, work on campaigns, and promote positive stories of SEND young people in Salford.

Young Carers forum

Supported by Gaddum

A youth voice group for any young carer aged 11-18 who lives, educated or works in Salford.

Go to the Youth Parliament site

 

Go to the Greater Manchester Youth Combined Authority Twitter account

Go to YouthForia, the north west youth forum site

Who to contact

Name
Martyn Shaw
Telephone
07872 416964
Email
martyn.shaw@salford.gov.uk
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