Sevenoaks Youth Council

Sevenoaks Town Youth Councillors are elected to represent the views, issues and opinions of young people across Sevenoaks, to make a difference and to change things for the better in Sevenoaks.

​Youth Council meetings are held approximately every 6 weeks in the Town Council Chamber. Since its conception in 2009 the Youth Council has become increasingly involved in initiating and developing events for young people.

​All young people are welcome to attend and join the Youth Council.

To find out more about the Sevenoaks Youth Council please visit our website:

www.sevenoaksyouthcouncil.weebly.com 

 If you would like to join Sevenoaks Youth Council please click the links below for more information: 

www.sevenoaksyouthcouncil.weebly.com/the-role.html
www.sevenoaksyouthcouncil.weebly.com/join-the-youth-council.html

Click here to view the Youth Council Constitution:

Constitution 

2025- Mental Health Matters: See What You Said!

We asked you about mental health, and now we are sharing what we found! From school stress and self-image struggles to the support you need 250 young people spoke up, and the results are eye-opening. Nearly half of young people said school stress is their biggest challenge, and many want more mental health support in schools and the community.

Your voice is essential, and we are grateful to everyone who shared their experiences with us.

Your feedback has given us valuable insights into the challenges young people face and how we can work together to improve mental health support. This report will be sent to schools, youth organisations, and government bodies to help drive real change.

But the conversation is not over! Want to stay involved? Share your thoughts, spread awareness, and keep pushing for better mental health support. Follow us for updates on what happens next!

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Click here to see the full report. 

2017 information: 

The second end of term Summer Festival “Live on the Vine” event was held in July, organised for young people by the Youth Council, with more than 600 members of the public of all ages enjoying the performances.

In total there were 17 stalls, comprising: The Air Training Corp, Breast Cancer selling cakes, IMAGO with tattoos, Thomas Cookie, SAYT, Face Painting, Westerham Sea Cadets, Young Kent, an ice cream van, HOUSE in the Basement selling cold drinks, a Wii Interactive stall, Kenward Trust, Raj Bari curry house, Wagamama, Royal British Legion and a West Kent Communities stall.

A photo booth free to the public was enjoyed by many courtesy of a grant received from Sevenoaks District Council of £395. Everyone received two photos free of charge and the Town Council received an album for its historic records.

The Youth Council also held a competition for Street Art, with the winners picture (as shown) which was transformed by a local street artist with the winner and other young people during the summer holidays to the side of HOUSE in the Basement.

Members of the Youth Council have also been instrumental in the development of the Youth Café: HOUSE in the Basement by holding various events over the year including: Mental Health, Exam Stress Busting and Theatre workshops. They have successfully received a donation from Sevenoaks School for £350 to buy a new IPad for the youth café.

At the Annual General Meeting in December 2017 Elise van den Hoek was elected Chairman, Phoebe Crichflow was duly elected Vice Chairman and Katie Willis elected Treasurer.

Following the success of the Live on the Vine Event, Youth Councillors continued with their monthly Open Mic Nights from September thereby enabling young performers to partake on stage at the Christmas Lights Switch On Event on 24th November 2017 and from January 2018 have arranged for FREE Music Drop in Lessons to be held monthly just prior to the Open Mic Nights. Auditions are held for these two annual events at the regular Open Mic Nights.