1 October 2011

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WITH four of the town’s Youth Council newly-departed for university, the group is keen to recruit more members to help give East Grinstead’s young people a voice in local affairs.

The idea for a Youth Council originally came from talks between Outset Youth Coordinator Caroline Halpin and former Town Clerk Chris Rolley.

Since it was started, youngsters aged from 14 upwards have been involved in a number of projects including charity fundraisers, lobbying town MP Nicholas Soames, consultations on youth-related issues including the skate park, manning town events and setting up their own website.

To find out more about the work done by the YC see their website as www.eastgrinsteadyouthcouncil.com.

Contact Caroline on 07779 223421; or email caroline.halpin@outsetyouth.org.uk