Young people asked to share their views on Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden Town Council is asking young people to have their say on what they would like to see more of in the town <i>(Image: Google Street View)</i>
Saffron Walden Town Council is asking young people to have their say on what they would like to see more of in the town (Image: Google Street View)
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YOUNG people are being encouraged to share their views on Saffron Walden.

The Youth Consultation 2026, launched by Saffron Walden Town Council and the Saffron Walden Youth Outreach Project (YOP), is gathering feedback from young people aged 13 to 19 about their experiences and aspirations in the town.

The survey asks about feeling safe, activities outside of school, and what young people would like to see more of in Saffron Walden, shaping where youth funds are spent in the future.

Mike Hibbs, chairman of Saffron Walden Youth Outreach Project, said: "I’m delighted that the charity and Saffron Walden Town Council continue to work together and this survey will illustrate what facilities young people would like in the town; too often their voice is not heard.

"The survey gives us the opportunity to find out what young people want in 2026."

Participants will be entered into a prize draw to win a £30 voucher from a Saffron Walden retailer of their choice.

The survey can be found on the Saffron Walden Town Council website.

Children aged 10 to 13 can also take part through a paper-based version, which will require parental consent, a copy of which is available from the Tourist Information Centre.

The consultation closes at 5pm on Monday, March 16,.

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