In 2001 six Youth Affairs Forums were established with the support of local Councillors, with the basic aim of giving young people a voice in their communities.

The terms of reference of these forums are to:
1. Provide a forum and a voice for young people that represent their views at local level. This forum can be a place where young people from varying backgrounds can meet, debate concerns and issues concerning them in their communities.
2. Offer an opportunity for young people to become engaged in the learning process and decision-making structures, which affect their lives, the lives of others as well as their environment.
3. Enable young people to understand and act upon personal, social and political issues that affect their lives, the lives of others and the communities of which they are a part.
4. Encourage young people to gain skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to identify, advocate and pursue their rights and responsibilities as individuals as members of groups and communities locally.
5. Require local elected Members to facilitate, coordinate and consult with young people and provide recommendations to the Council through the Community Area Forum structure.

We have Youth Forum work being undertaken by young people in these areas:
Harold Hill/Harold Wood
Hornchurch/Elm Park
South Havering
Upminster/Cranham and Nelmes

Whilst the areas below are engaging young people in discussions around developments for young people:
North Romford
Central Romford

Should you wish to become involved in one of the Youth Affairs Forums or establish a Youth Action Group on an issue you feel strongly about please contact:

Lee Reeves
Youth Involvement Worker
Robert Beard Youth House
233 High Street
Hornchurch RM11 3XU
Tel: 01708 474290
Fax: 01708 475990
Email: lee.reeves@havering.gov.uk