Yesterday we met with Jules, Lyn, Chloe & Hannah from @thechildrenssocietyeast who helped us understand why young people vape & how difficult it is to give up. The more we learn the more we see its important to do something #VapingFacts #YouthHealth #VapingAwarenes

Meet Orient Anipore, an inspiring young activist! Join her mission to improve mental health services for young people, & support her cause to keep our district clean & green! #MentalHealthMatters #ClimateAction #YoungActivist

Today we're introducing EFYC Reiss 👏 who wants to make our community a safer place where everyone is able to feel happy & confident! Opportunities for young people to volunteer & contribute are also important. Get in touch to learn more about our projects & how to get involved!

With A Level results out today, and GCSEs due next week it's an anxious time for many of us. We've found this advice from Young Minds really helpful... ow.ly/oZFE50SYvIO #CelebrateSuccess #PositiveVibes

We're great animal lovers so it was fun to meet PC Amanda Pollard & her pawsome pals PDs Pablo & Buddy. They talked & barked about the amazing work they do to keep our district safe & showed off their superb search & recovery skills. Thank you for coming in #essexpolicedogs

Thx go to Healthwatch Essex for such a fun & productive afternoon! Young peoples mental health is a big priority for EFYC so it was great to learn you're looking for Young Mental Health Ambassadors to really help improve the support needed ow.ly/Viqj50SYOzB #mentalhealthmatters

Nominations for Epping Forest's Young Citizen of the Year Award are now open 🥳 Do you know a young person, age 11-18 who deserves recognition for their outstanding contribution to the EF community? Then don't delay! Use this link ow.ly/ccQ150TwkV2 to #GetNominating

Wooooo ha ha ha ha!!! Happy Halloween everyone.... thank you to Claire Holland from @enhancetheuk.org for an amazing BSL training session. We couldn't wait to show off our new skills!!! Have a SPOOKTACULAR time 👻🧛🦇 #HappyHalloween #BritishSignLanguage

Merry Christmas 🎄🎅🤶🎄everyone and a peaceful new year from the Epping Forest Youth Councillors 2024-2026 Here's to another great year! Thank you for your support. #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear #EppingForest #YouthCouncil #CommunitySpirit #YouthEmpowerment

Happy new year from the youth councillors! We started our new year with guest speaker cllr Martin Morris. We support his vision for addressing climate change and improving electric car charging points, especially in housing areas without driveways and in pedestrian only areas.

The new year saw two outstanding youth councillors , Rhiana Ciuperca and Jacques Prinsloo receive the EFYC certificate for outstanding achievements. Well done. Rhiana designed the vaping awareness survey. Jacques has 100% attendance. Outstanding Accomplishments - well done .

The Relationships, Sex, and Health Education survey 2025 is now open. Is your child/young person aged between 11-25? If so this is a chance for them share their thoughts on relationships, sexual health, and how they the internet. All feedback will help shape the Essex

Epping Forest Youth Council discuss vaping with MP Dr Hudson. eppingforestguardian.co.uk/news/24855475.…

‘Uniquely Me’ showcased local talent and raised £700 for EFDC Chairman's Charities, including Essex & Herts Air Ambulance and SMiRA. Cllr Mead thanked the Youth Councillors and volunteers. Daisy-Mae expressed gratitude for their support. Epping Forest DC Everything Epping Forest @EPEppingForest

Our Ditch the Vape report is out 🥳 Thank u Healthwatch Essex @thechildrenssocietyeast @Amysfoundation & @trainingeffect. Your input helped to shape our project. We can't wait to present our findings & outcomes to MP Neil Hudson at our EFYC Youth Conference on 21 Nov.

Congratulations to the Epping Forest Youth Council members who received their Jack Petchey medallion’s this week - presented by Mayor of Epping Councillor Janet Whitehouse

As the nights get darker earlier, EFYC look back at the amazing summer together. Training day at North Weald airfield

EFYC look back at the amazing summer together. Training day at the Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge in Chingford. Thank you to the COL education team #COL

A proud moment for our amazing youth councillors when they joined in with Remembrance Sunday and represented Epping Forest Youth Council by laying wreaths. 🥰

Do you know an amazing young person who is making a difference in the community? See attached poster and EFDC website. Its time to nominate !!! for YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 🤩