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

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

Email martyn.shaw@salford.gov.uk
Call 07872416964

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

2022-2023 Oliver Edwards

Past Young Mayor

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

Supported by Barnardos

A youth voice group for any young person who is looked after or in care aged 11-18 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.

SEND Youth forum

Supported by You Can

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

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

You Can on social media

Young Carers forum

Supported by Gaddum

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

Who to contact

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