Who are we?

Bexley Youth Council is inclusive and represents all voices of young people living or educated in the Bexley Borough aged 11 to 18.

The BYC works in partnership with a range of services and providers including the community sector to highlight and improve issues impacting young people in Bexley.

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Our campaigns

The youth council has worked on several campaigns which have been rolled out across schools in Bexley and have been featured in regional news including ITV.

Some issues previously tackled include:

Why join?

Joining the youth council is a great opportunity to make a difference to young people in Bexley.

You will play a vital role in making sure the views of young people are heard by decision-makers across the council and key services.

You will also have opportunities to develop new skills, build your confidence and make new friends along the way.

How do I get involved?

Bexley Youth Council meetings take place fortnightly on Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm at the Civic Offices, 2 Watling St, Bexleyheath DA6 7AT.

Open to young people living, working, or studying in the Borough of Bexley, aged 11 to 18.

Get in contact

To get involved contact, Chris Lee, via email at chris.lee@bexley.gov.uk or phone 07792 661 364.

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Beat the Sweet: Bexley Youth Council launches diabetes awareness campaign

Beat the Sweet
The Bexley Youth Council has launched Beat the Sweet, a new campaign encouraging young people to think about the everyday choices they make and how these can affect their long-term health.

The campaign was created by Bexley Youth Council member, Rayan Omar, after receiving a Jack Petchey Achievement Award. As part of the award, Rayan was given £300 to support a project that would benefit the group and chose to create a video focused on reducing the risk of Type 2 diabetes in young people.

Rayan said:

I wanted to make this video because i've noticed how much sugar my friends and people my age eat every day, and honestly, you see it in the news all the time. It is also personal for me because my Grandad got really ill from diabetes. I just wanted to speak up, look out for my mates, and help other young people realise how much these everyday choices affect our health and our families."

Earlier this year, members of the Youth Council worked together to research the topic and develop the campaign. They collaborated with local NHS diabetes professionals, the Bexley Diabetes UK Group, the Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation and Diabetes UK to ensure the information shared was accurate and evidence-based.

Filming took place during the Easter holidays, with the final video professionally edited before being reviewed and approved by the organisations involved.

Beat the Sweet is aimed primarily at young people but carries an important message for families and the wider community. The campaign encourages everyone to consider how small lifestyle changes can make a positive difference to long-term health.

Help us spread the message by sharing it with young people, friends and family. Together, we can help raise awareness of Type 2 diabetes prevention and support healthier choices across our communities.

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