Chesham Town Council supports and empowers young people in Chesham to be more involved in making decisions about issues and services that affect them in their futures. Chesham Youth Council gives young people a ‘collective voice’ that is listened to and helps influence actions by decision makers.

• Amenity improvements

• Expanding facilities and opportunities for young people

•  Representing youth perspectives in local governance

We aim to:

• Identify and raise awareness of issues affecting young people

• Ensure these concerns are recognised by relevant authorities and included in their plans for action

• Highlight youth-led initiatives and achievements

• Lead or support youth focussed community projects

Town Twinning Project 

Cygnet Awards

Fundraising for a new Zip Wire in Lownes Park

Whether you're an individual, business, or charity, we’d love to hear your suggestions! Even better, volunteer with us and help deliver the project!.

Chesham Youth Council is entirely volunteer-led and relies on grants and donations to keep our initiatives running. If you're in a position to support us—financially or otherwise— please get in touch at contact@cheshamyouthcouncil.co.uk

Why join us?

●      Speak up on issues that affect you

●      Meet like‑minded young people

●       It counts towards your Duke of Edinburgh Award - Skills and Voluteering

●      Have fun while helping others!

We meet once a month on a Monday — and we’d love to see you there!

You don’t need any specialist experience, just enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved. Even a small amount of time can make a big difference!

Our requirements are simple:

●      Live in Chesham or the surrounding villages, or attend school in Chesham or a youth lead organisation in Chesham or the surrounding villages.

●      Be aged 11–18

●      Regularly attend our monthly meetings and events

We hope to hear from you soon!

Darcey & Willow

(Chair & Vice-Chair of Chesham Youth Council)

To apply for Chesham Youth Council just fill out the link below!

Become a Youth Councillor 

For any concerns or safeguarding issues then please contact Emily or Alan by email us on contact@cheshamyouthcouncil.co.uk

Emily - As well as her ‘day’ job Emily is an active member of her local community.  As well as supporting the Youth Council Emily is Chairman of The Theatre Shed, an inclusive theatre company for children and young people.  She also helped to create Chiltern Voice Community Radio where she regularly broadcasts on a Sunday afternoon.

Alan - I’m deeply committed to youth development and mental health advocacy. I proudly serve as an mentor for the Chesham Youth Council and as a trustee for a local youth organization. In recognition of my dedication to youth work locally, I was honoured as the 2020 Amersham Town Council Citizen of the Year. 

Richard - He was one of our town council representatives before stepping down.  As a mentor he gives us insite into how the town council works and best ways of approaching issue.

We have two local councillors who act as our link to Chesham Town Council. They share updates on council plans, bring us opportunities to get involved, and feed back everything we raise in our meetings.

Councillor Aamna Admad

www.chesham.gov.uk/people/councillor-aamna-bashir-ahmad/ 

Safeguarding Statement

Chesham Youth Council is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for all young people who take part in our meetings, projects, and activities. The wellbeing of every young person is our highest priority.

We follow the Chesham Town Council Safeguarding Policy in full. This means all safeguarding procedures, reporting routes, and standards of conduct are aligned with the Town Council’s framework to ensure consistency, accountability, and best practice.

All Youth Councillors, volunteers, and supporting adults are expected to uphold these safeguarding principles. Any concerns about the safety or welfare of a young person will be handled according to the processes set out in the Town Council’s policy. Please report to Alan Bath who is the Designated Safeguarding Lead for Chesham Youth Council

By working within this established safeguarding framework, we ensure that young people can participate confidently, safely, and with their voices respected.

Policies Statement

Chesham Youth Council is committed to operating safely, responsibly, and transparently in everything we do. To ensure high standards and consistency across all our activities, we follow the policies and procedures set out by Chesham Town Council.

These policies guide how we communicate, make decisions, protect young people, and create an inclusive environment for everyone involved.

Policies We Follow

• Social Media Policy — Ensures our online communication is safe, respectful, and appropriate.

• GDPR & Data Protection Policy — Protects personal information and ensures we handle data responsibly.

• Health & Safety Policy — Keeps all activities, meetings, and events safe for young people and volunteers.

• Whistleblowing Policy — Provides a clear process for raising concerns safely and confidentially.

• Equal Opportunities Policy — Ensures fairness, inclusion, and equal access for all young people.

• Complaints Policy & Procedures — Sets out how concerns or complaints can be raised and resolved fairly.

By following these policies, we ensure that Chesham Youth Council remains a safe, inclusive, and empowering space where young people can participate confidently and make a positive impact in their community.

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