Youth forum

Last Updated: 03rd February 2020

The TM Youth Forum is a group of young people that represents the views of young people living in Tonbridge and Malling. The Youth Forum works with a number of organisations to develop activities, events and facilities for young people.

Any young person aged 11 - 18 can join the TM Youth Forum and members come from a wide range of youth clubs, schools and community groups to discuss important local issues.

Mission statement 'It is TM Youth Forum’s goal to provide a platform for young people to voice their ideas and make a ripple effect of positive change for the generation of the future'

Aim

To represent all young people in Tonbridge and Malling at a local, national and international level.
To raise issues and concerns that affect the lives of young people
To work with different organisations to address these issues
To get young people's voices heard

Objectives

To provide a forum for discussion on the issues that concern young people in Tonbridge and Malling
To involve young people in the development of the Council's youth development programme
To create a positive image of young people in Tonbridge and Malling.

Meetings

Forthcoming meetings will be held on:-

27 February 2020 - Council Offices, Kings Hill
23 April 2020 - Youth Hub, Tonbridge
11 June 2020 - Council Offices, Kings Hill
17 September 2020 - Castle Chamber, Tonbridge
12 November 2020 - Council Offices, Kings Hill
14 January 2020 - Castle Chamber, Tonbridge

Meetings are held six times a year, 6.30pm - 8.30pm and alternate between the Tonbridge Castle in Tonbridge and the Council Offices in Kings Hill, West Malling. Transport can be provided free of charge and food and drink is also provided at each meeting.

Current Projects

Mental Health - Your Mental Health Matters

Further Information

Further information on the TM Youth Forum and opportunities for young people in Tonbridge and Malling is available from Leisure Services:

Email: leisure.services@tmbc.gov.uk
Phone: 01732 876166