youth voice
Merton's Health and Wellbeing Board is integrating youth perspectives into its development, while Brent Council is co-producing youth centre upgrades.
Merton Health and Wellbeing Board is set to integrate youth perspectives into its development, following discussions at its meeting in October 2026. This initiative aims to involve young people in shaping the board's future and enhance its capability to steer neighbourhood development, as reported in October 2026.
Brent Council is upgrading its youth centres with a £4 million investment, ensuring young people are at the heart of the design and usage of these spaces. In November 2025, Councillor Gwen Grahl, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People & Schools, addressed questions from the Brent Youth Parliament and Councillor S. Butt, emphasising the council's commitment to co-production with young people.
No specific upcoming meetings are scheduled for this topic. Youth voice refers to the active participation and expression of young people's opinions and perspectives, enabling them to influence decisions that affect them, ensuring their perspectives are considered in decision-making processes.
Key facts
- Merton Health and Wellbeing Board is integrating youth perspectives into its development. Source
- Merton's Health and Wellbeing Board discussed this in October 2026. Source
- Brent Council is investing £4 million to upgrade its youth centres. Source
- Councillor Gwen Grahl addressed questions on the £4 million investment in November 2025. Source
- Brent Council committed to co-production with young people for youth centre upgrades. Source
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