10 Years of Tradition

​Harlow Youth council was formed in February 2002 when Harlow District Council responded to the United Nations Rights of the Child, Every Child Matters and the ‘Hear by Right’ principles of involving young people in the decision making process.

Harlow Youth Council is a locally elected group of 13 – 19 year olds who live in Harlow.  As a group, they represent the views and voices of young people in the town.  It is an opportunity for all young people to have their say about things in Harlow through their youth councillor, e.g. the need for better facilities, more things to do, or to contribute to local consultations.