Want to download a copy of our newly-released LGBTQ+ resource pack? You can find it on our website: southendyouthcouncil.co.uk/downloads

Some of our members will be at Third Space until 6pm for A Better Start Southend's Festival of Conversations! Feel free to come and say hello!

Great to see many members of the Youth Council and A Better start Southend team, as well as staff from the Council and 3rd Space, and members of the public. An enjoyable chat for all and great to meet some new faces!

We thank you all for your contribution to Raising Southend: A Festival of Conversations. It's been a wonderful experience, thank you and enjoy the video! @SouthendBC SAVS #RaisingSouthend #AFestivalofConversations #Southend #Conversations

Don't forget about our debate at Focal Point Gallery today at 2pm, Would be great to see many people there!

The Youth Mayor and all at Southend City Youth Council are deeply saddened to hear of the sad and untimely death of one of our MPs, Sir David Amess. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends. May he Rest In Peace.

Here is the #livesoverknives film developed by our Youth Council. Know the dangers, know the consequences: #livesoverknives

Southend Youth Council have created a Covid-19 vaccine leaflet, ‘For Young People by Young People’. Please help share this to encourage uptake of the vaccine amongst young people:southendyouthcouncil.co.uk/downloads/file… #COVID19 #CovidVaccine #southend Southend School Nurses @SouthendCCG

Today Youth Councillors have met for the first face to face meeting of the year. Members have took part in the Make your Mark Ballot, including the Youth Mayor. More information regarding make your mark can be found at byc.org.uk/uk/uk-youth-pa…

The ballots for #makeyourmark are in! We’ve had an excellent turnout out from schools and youth groups this year. Our work experience young people are currently collating the tally sheets and ballots and we will be submitting the final results shortly! 🥁🥁🥁 British Youth Council UK Youth Parliament

Today Youth Council Officers met for our first meeting after gaining city status. Officers discussed the agenda items for the next full meeting, as well as further events for the Youth Council.

A day to remember for our Youth Councillor, Nizle! Here she is presenting TRH Prince Charles with a gift as part of the City Status celebrations. #Southendcity

At Today's meeting, members voted on Many items, as well as a vote to change the name to Southend City Youth Council, in line with Southend-on-Sea City Council becoming #Southendcity. The motion passed with all in favour!

We would like to say a big #thankyou to all of our #participants this year for #SleepEasy2022! We couldn't do it without you! From #everyone here at #SouthendYMCA we wish you #luck this evening and make sure to #tagus in all of your #photos! To #donate justgiving.com/campaign/sleep…

🗣Jess, our Youth Council member is leading a life skills campaign. 📍 Check out her video for more information. 💬 Jess is taking over our social media channels and will be sharing daily tips from our members. #lifeskills #exams #exams2022 #examstress #revision #revisiontips

Wishing all young people with upcoming exams a heartfelt good luck! Remember to look back at the posts for our top tips on revision and exam stress!

The Youth Mayor and the entirety of the Southend City Youth Council would like to announce it's sadness at the death of Her Majesty today. Our Thoughts go out to her family. For those who wish to sign, a book of condolence is available at the Jubilee Room from 1pm tomorrow.