We meet once a week during term time, with events running throughout the year.
If you’re interested in joining us, please
For more info, drop us an email:
hastingsyouthcouncil@educationfuturestrust.org
or call: 01424 722241
What we do
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Represent young people in Hastings
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Promote positive change in the community
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Gather the views and opinions of young people in Hastings
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Consult and work with partnership agencies
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Raise awareness of services available for young people

Our manifesto
Every year the HYC vote in a Manifesto. These important issues are chosen by the youth councillors to represent the priorities of the young people for the upcoming year, we try to do something positive to campaign on each point.
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This year one of our manifesto points was ‘Looking after our Environment’. To action this we have had consultations with the RSPCA Mallydams and Naturebytes, and as a result of the brainstorming we did in these sessions, we are going to be collaborating with Wild Cost Sussex on a beach clean later in the month. Watch this space!
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FAQs
Who can join?
Anyone between the ages 14 to 21, living, working or going to school/college in the Hastings area.
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What do you do?
We represent the youth voice, consulting on local projects, volunteering and trying to make a positive difference to the lives of young people.
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Why should I join?
The HYC is a great opportunity to have your voice heard. What do you care about? Are there any burning issues you wish were being tackled by the community or local government? The HYC is also a great opportunity to socialise with other young people, take part in volunteering opportunities, and looks fantastic on your CV and university applications.
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What are the rules?
See our constitution (linked)
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How do I sign up?
Fill in this form or contact the EFT
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When do you meet?
Wednesday evenings at the Learning Centre on Bexhill Road or The Firs, Elphinstone Road, we also sometimes take part in projects outside of these hours, at weekends or school holidays.