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About Peterborough Youth Council

Peterborough Youth Council is a city-wide youth voice group that campaigns on issues important to young people and assists Peterborough City Council and local organisations to ensure young people are given the opportunity to have a say on decisions that may affect them.

The council is made up of young people aged 11 to 19 from across Peterborough. There are two youth council members from each secondary school or college in Peterborough.

Children and families - young people standing in line

What Peterborough Youth Council does

The council does the following:

  • Be a voice for the Young People in Peterborough and to represent their views to decision makers within Peterborough City Council and other agencies.
  • Promote and encourage activities, events and opportunities for young people from Peterborough.
  • Encourage and initiate communication between Young People and Local and National Government.
  • Raise the profile of Young People in a positive way.
  • Form subgroups as and where appropriate to carry out the work of the Youth Council who will report progress and conclusions to the full Youth Council.
  • Participate in national and regional initiatives, such as the British Youth Council and the United Kingdom Youth Parliament.
  • Meet and work with groups and agencies that work with and around the issues affecting young people to ensure the needs of young people are addressed.
  • Inform Peterborough City Council of young people’s views so that they can make decisions about young people more effectively.
  • Celebrate the achievements and successes of young people in Peterborough.
    Ensure the needs of individuals or groups of young people who may experience disadvantage or are unable to speak for themselves are represented.
  • Plan, organise and deliver the ‘themed’ events for young people that explore issues and enable young people to share their views, ideas and opinions.
  • Advertise and promote the work of the Youth Council.

The Bright Futures Awards 2025

The Peterborough Youth Council is proud to present the Bright Futures Awards 2025.  These awards aim to recognise the amazing work of young people aged 11-18 (Year 7-13).  Young people in Peterborough are determined, hardworking individuals who deserve to be celebrated and the Youth Council has organised a special awards ceremony as part of this initiative, taking place at The Fleet in Fletton, Peterborough on Thursday 3 April 2025.  There are six award categories:  

  • STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
  • Humanities
  • Visual Arts
  • Performing Arts
  • Sports
  • Social Action

These categories have been chosen with the aim of recognising students’ achievements within all fields, so that everyone from future doctors to aspiring actors are celebrated.  Each category is split into age groups as well, so that young people across different ages can be awarded for their work.  Over 100 people have entered the competition which the Youth Council promoted by sending nomination forms to schools and youth groups in the city.

This event would not be possible without the generosity of the individuals and organisations sponsoring the ceremony. The Peterborough Youth Council is incredibly grateful to Peterborough Cultural Alliance, ARU Peterborough, Athene Communications, Peterborough Presents, Indian Friends of Peterborough, and Councillor Dennis Jones, for their continuous support of the youth of Peterborough. 

How to nominate a young person for the Bright Future Awards awards

Those eligible to nominate a young person include school staff and youth workers who work with 11 to 18-year-olds. You will be required to choose the category that their achievements fall into and justify why you believe that they are deserving of the award. Nominees from each category will be invited to the Youth Awards Ceremony on Thursday 3 April.

Please note that the deadline for nominations for this year’s awards has now closed.

For more information about the awards, contact us using the contact details below. 

How to contact Peterborough Youth Council

Published: 27 March 2025