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Year 5 pupils leave council chiefs 'in awe' at annual health report launch
For the first time in Suffolk County Council's history, young people didn't just contribute to its Annual Public Health Report – they led it.
Stephen Skeet
With 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.
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What the government's 'game-changing' new youth strategy means for Ipswich
The government has published its first National Youth Strategy in 15 years, outlining how it plans to give every young person "someone who cares, somewhere to go, and a community they feel part of" through over £500 million of investment over the next decade.
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'A reminder of what happens when young people are trusted' - Ipswich celebrates youth changemakers
Ipswich hosted a major celebration of youth social action on Wednesday, 19 November, bringing together 75 local leaders, civic dignitaries and young changemakers to mark the town's national leadership in empowering young people.
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New platform celebrates young Ipswich changemakers
From litter picks to peer support networks, a new initiative aims to celebrate the often-overlooked contributions young people make to their communities by creating a searchable hub of youth-led action across Ipswich.
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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.
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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.