Elmbridge impact

What is Impact?

Impact, is a youth forum which brings together young people aged 11-19 from across the borough of Elmbridge to have their say and have an influence on issues that are important to them. It is open to any young person attending school or college, living in or working in Elmbridge.

It exists to: Express a view on behalf of young people in Elmbridge; Help young people develop an understanding of local and national issues which affect them; Campaign on local issues that young people care about; Promote and encourage activities, events and create opportunities; Celebrate the achievements of young people in Elmbridge; Participate in Government initiatives such as the Surrey Youth Parliament, and British Youth Council.

There are a number of issues that are relevant to young people today, from tuition fees to youth unemployment, to the cost of transport, and the perception of young people or any other issue that young people of Elmbridge may be facing. This is a great opportunity for young people to get involved and have a real say in what they believe in. Impact can help tackle these issues and make a real difference.

Impact is back!!!

After a short hiatus, Impact is back. There is a meeting being held on in the New Year. We will be discussing the future of Impact; What Impact does; Discussing issues that affect young people in Elmbridge; What Impact can do to help, among other things. Keep an eye out for the date.

If you would like to attend, or simply want more information, then please contact the Play Development Officer on 01372 474 544 or at| leisure@elmbridge.gov.uk |

|Youth Budget 2013

What should go into Budget 2013? Chance to be Chancellor asked this question to all 14-18 year's across the UK.
Between Nov 2012 and Feb 2013 1,400 responded and Youth Budget is the result.

Surrey Youth Games 2013

Surrey Youth Games is back and you can enter now. Depending on your age, you can register for Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Judo, Lacrosse, Netball, Squash, Table Tennis and Tennis. Click here to find out |more Don't miss out on taking part in the largest youth sports games in the County!!!

|Saturday Night Youth Project

Saturdays: 7pm-9pm: Xcel presents a brand new night for teens aged 11-15 years!!! Come along and enjoy a number of sporting activities at the Xcel Centre in Walton on Thames for just £3.50 per person. Activities include: Swimming, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Football, Xcel 3G Pitch, Basketball. Drop in session starts January 26th 2013.

Votes at 16?

Hot topic at the moment in the world of youth politics. Find out more |here

|Are you Surreys Next Big Thing?

Musicians and bands, artists and designers, actors and writers... we're keen to hear from anyone passionate about dedicating their life to the imagination, and want to help them achieve the ultimate success.

Think you're up for The Challenge?

Find out more |here about a great opportunity for Summer 2013

Chance to be Chancellor

Chance to be Chancellor gives you the opportunity to have your say on the public purse. Share your opinions and we'll publish them in the Youth Budget 2013. Argue them and |enter into a national competition.

Film Making Competition

Aged 16-30? Young, gifted and broke? The Intergenerational Foundation (IF), the Guardian and the National Union of Students (NUS) have teamed up to look for the best three-minute films exploring what it's like to be a young person in the UK today. You can find information |here and |here.

Michael Gove responds to young people over comments on youth policy

Read his response to a letter from young people |here

|Just a few drinks

Four young people tell how an evening of drinking alcohol led to a sequence of events that changed their lives. At the time, they all set out just wanting to have a good time, but after their experience with alcohol their attitude to drinking has changed significantly.