Getting young Londoners engaged and involved in the running of their city is an important objective for the London Assembly.
London Youth Assembly (LYA) Members are aged between 11 to 19 and enthusiastic about bringing issues that matter to them to the forefront of local politics. Members come from youth councils and forums from every London borough.
Today’s LYA meeting will focus on pan-London work relating to the young Londoners’ two main priorities:
- Violence and Safety
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
There will also be a question and answer session with guest:
- Unmesh Desai, Chair of the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee
This is the first meeting of the new term with new Chair, Emily Warnham
The meeting will take place on today at 3pm in The Chamber (The Queen’s Walk, London SE1).
Media and members of the public are invited to attend
Follow @LYAssembly on Twitter and take part in the meeting discussion using #LYA
Notes to editors
- Meeting agenda is here.
- Find out more about the London Youth Assembly here
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
For more details, please contact Alison Bell in the Assembly Media Office on 020 7983 4228. For out of hours media enquiries please call 020 7983 4000 and ask for the Assembly duty press officer. Non-media enquiries should be directed to the Public Liaison Unit, Greater London Authority, on 020 7983 4100.