The Blue Mountains Youth Council wants you!
If you are between 12 and 17 years old, live in the Blue Mountains and care about important issues like the environment, the rights of young people, or international issues, you might consider joining the Blue Mountains Youth Council.
The Blue Mountains Youth Council is a committee of Blue Mountains City Council and has 20 young people aged 12-17 years from across the Blue Mountains local government area. The Youth Council has been meeting since 2003.
Mayor, Cr Adam Searle, said “The Youth Council is a wonderful opportunity for local young people to contribute to their community and learn skills in leadership, decision making, planning and advising.
It’s also a great place to form friendships across the Mountains, with a broad range of schools and ages represented.”
Since its inception, has been active in many ways, such as initiating a $2000 scholarship in partnership with University of Western Sydney, supporting the installation of a pedestrian crossing in Blackheath, and contributing to public consultations for St John’s Rd basketball courts upgrade, the design of the new Katoomba Library, and the Winmalee skate park Development Application.
“The Youth Council is supported and resourced by Council’s Youth Services Development Officer and is developing a well respected profile within Council and the broader community.
I encourage all young people to become involved in the Blue Mountains Youth Council”, concluded mayor, Adam Searle.
Phone (02) 4780 5545 for more information.