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Stephen Skeet
Director of Impact and Business DevelopmentWith over 15 years of experience in the non-profit sector, Stephen is the Director of Impact and Business Development at Volunteering Matters, a national charity based in Ipswich that enables people to take action on the issues that matter to them. He is passionate about creating positive social impact and empowering young people.
Youth action expert
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Making space: How youth-led culture is changing Ipswich
Whilst Westminster debates youth engagement and councils struggle with consultation fatigue, something different is happening in Ipswich. Here, young people aren't waiting for formal invitations to civic life—they're creating their own spaces, literally and figuratively, through dance, film, design, and community action.by
Elouise Lavington
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Fire pods and gang awareness workshops grip Ipswich pupils
This year's Crucial Crew featured interactive scenarios on everything from online safety to criminal exploitation, with the smoke-filled Fire Pod proving most popular.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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This is youth power: How Ipswich is leading a national movement
Welcome to the first in a four-part series on Ipswich as the UK’s first Town of Youth Social Action. We'll explore what it means for the town, county, and country, and share our plans on how, as a media outlet, we are committed to giving the young people of our town a voice.byElouise Lavington
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Suffolk Council commits to giving youth a voice following Ipswich's national recognition
After Ipswich became the UK's first Town of Youth Social Action in 2023, Suffolk County Council has now signed the Power of Youth Charter with ambitions to become the UK's first County of Youth Social Action.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Fashion, food and music: Ipswich students celebrate their heritage at Culture Day
BBC Radio Suffolk DJ and broadcaster Angelle Joseph praised One Sixth Form College's celebration of cultural diversity, saying it gives students the chance to "celebrate who they are and where they are from."byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich at 'forefront' of government's push for youth engagement in policymaking
Two years after becoming the UK's first Town of Youth Social Action, Ipswich's youth-led approach is reflected in the government's national youth strategy development.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Police join Ipswich schoolchildren for online safety hackathon
Police officers, community group leaders, volunteers, and Suffolk County Council chair Liz Harsant joined pupils from two Ipswich primary schools today for a workshop on internet safety and digital wellbeing.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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