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Greenwich Young People’s Council (GYPC)

Greenwich Young People's Council (GYPC) is a group of elected young people who represent the views of children and young people across the borough and influence Royal Greenwich council decision-making.

You can run for election to be a Youth Councillor if you’re aged 11-18 or up to 25 if you have a disability AND you live or go to school in the borough.

As a youth councillor, you will:

  • Run campaigns, projects and events on key issues for young people
  • Meet regularly with senior decision-makers and politicians
  • Raise awareness of how young people can get involved in local decision-making
  • Work with other youth groups to get their views on key issues
  • Be involved in recruiting new staff and commissioning new services

You'll also meet new people, learn new skills, receive accredited training AND take part in regional and national activities and events.

GYPC elections take place every 2 years, with the next elections taking place in the 2019-20 academic year.

To find out more about GYPC, you can watch their Promo Film here.

You can also follow GYPC on Twitter to see what they’re up to: @GreenwichYPC

Who to contact

Contact Name
Shannice McCalla
Contact Position
Youth Voice & Insight Officer
Telephone
E-mail
greenwich@participationpeople.com