What is the OYC?
We are a group of democratically elected young people who represent the young people of Oldham. We have up to 70 members who are aged 11 – 21 and live, go to school or work in Oldham.
Our ConstitutionWhat do we do?
We help Oldham’s young people have their say. We work with loads of different services and organisations to make sure that young people are able to shape and influence decisions that affect our lives.
Our NewsWe aim to…
–Promote opportunities for young people from across Oldham
–Raise the profile of young people
–Represent Oldham young people locally, regionally and nationally
–Campaigns on issues that effect the lives of young people.
COVID-19 NOTICE
Following the latest government advice about Coronavirus, all Oldham Youth Service face to face, indoor sessions (including Oldham Youth Council meetings) are cancelled till further notice. It’s with enormous sadness that we temporarily close our doors, but the safety of our youth councillors and staff is of utmost importance.
During this time our youth workers will be busy, working hard to run our meetings online, while using our social media channels to run training and fun sessions to help you to pass the boredom and keep you active.
Click the button below to find out more details about what we will be doing.
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Our Team
Oldham Youth Council elect Youth Councillors to take on roles to help with the day to running.
These include leadership roles, representative roles and officer roles.
Samah Khalil
Youth Mayor
I’m passionate about feminism, empowerment of young people and standing against racial and religious discrimination.
Tia Henderson
Chair
As a member of CICC as well, I want to represent as many young people across Oldham as I can. I want to ensure our voices are listened too!
Hamra Hanif-Ali
Vice Chair
I was elected in April 2018, with an opportunity to be heard. I am passionate about climate change and equal pay for equal work.
Charlotte Clasby
Campaigns Officer
I was voted on to Youth Council in early 2018. I am passionate about equality and hope to help make Oldham a better place for young people’
Heather Price
Member of Youth Parliament (MYP)
I’m from Oldham East. I was elected onto OYC in March of 2018. I am very passionate about tackling climate change.
Sarah Nazir
Member of Youth Parliament (MYP)
I have been apart of the OYC since 2016. Here, I’ve learnt that to make a genuine difference, you need action alongside passion.
Hfsa Fahad
Deputy MYP & Campaigns Officer
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Leah Cyprus
Deputy Member of Youth Parliament
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Melissa Demsteader
Greater Manchester Rep
I was elected in 2016 and Oldham’s youth voice family is incomparable to anything I’ve experienced! My passion is for promoting equal opportunities.
Liam Harris
Communications Officer
I aim to help the youth of Oldham in propelling their voice and make them heard, all whilst having fun doing it!
Karl Houghton
Events Officer
I became youth councillor by chance but the opportunity to meet new people and make a difference as been amazing!
Zoe Cummins
Inclusivity Officer
I am passionate about ensuring that the voices of all young people in Oldham are heard, regardless of race, gender, sexuality or religion.
Isaac Quinn
Wellbeing Officer
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Contact us
If you would like to join the youth council, just want to find out what we’re doing or how you can get involved please use the form below and we’ll get right back to you.
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