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.
What 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.
DRAG AND DROP
–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.
MENTAL HEALTH
With current restrictions Mental Health of young people is a concern for everyone.
With young people telling us, year on year, that mental health is one of the top issues young people face we have made our priority for 2020.
We have collated resources to help young people in these strange times. Some are COVID related, some for your specific circumstance and some jut general help for everyone.
If you need help please do not wait to look for it.
OYC Meeting Minutes – 30/11/2022
SCHOOL CAREER OFFICERS Michaela Andrew from Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) introduced herself. She stated[…]
OYC Meeting Minutes – 02/11/2022
NEW GREEN DEAL Andrew Hunt, Green Energy and Sustainability Manager at Oldham Council, joined us[…]
OYC Meeting Minutes – 16/11/2022
CONDUCT IN MEETINGS Charlotte (chair) began the meeting mentioning the conduct of young people in[…]
OYC Meeting Minutes – 21/09/2022
RESIDENT CHARTER CONSULTATION Fran, the head of the Customer and Digital experience of Oldham Council,[…]
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.
Hamra Hanif-Ali
Youth Mayor
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
Chair
(She/Her)
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.
Isaac Quinn
Vice Chair
(He/Him)
Hi, my name is Isaac J. Quinn, I have been a Youth Councillor since 2017. I used to be Wellbeings Officer and am now the current Vice Chair of the Youth Council.
Zoe Cummins
Member of Youth Parliament & Inclusivity Officer
(She/Her)
I am passionate about ensuring that the voices of all young people in Oldham are heard, regardless of race, gender, sexuality or religion.
Prem Raghvani
Member of Youth Parliament & Communications Officer
(He/Him)
I was elected to OYC in 2020 & have received many opportunities such as being MYP and working with young people in the North West & Nationally
Tom Penketh
Deputy Member of Youth Parliament & Priorities Officer
Louie Wild
Deputy Member of Youth Parliament
Callum Oliver
GMYCA Representative
Ying Shi
GMYCA Representative
Aaliyah Ahmed
Events & Wellbeings Officer
(She/They)
Joshua Aspin
Campaigns Officer
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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