Published Friday 28 August 2026. Norbury families and youth groups may want to watch a new borough-wide Youth Voice Programme announced by Croydon Council today.
The council says it has commissioned Project 4 Youth Empowerment, known as P4YE, to deliver workshops and training intended to help young people understand how local government works and how decisions are made.
According to the council, the programme will cover subjects including council budgets, elections and community facilities. It is due to be delivered through schools and youth groups across Croydon.
Why it matters in Norbury
The scheme is borough-wide rather than Norbury-only, but it could be relevant to young people in SW16 who want a route into local civic discussion without having to start from scratch.
Croydon Council says the programme is designed to build knowledge and confidence, with young people then able to take part in three linked routes: a Youth Steering Group, a Youth Voice Forum and a Youth Voice Symposium.
What the council says is planned
- Youth Steering Group: a group of young people working with local leaders and decision-makers on services, policies and initiatives affecting young people.
- Youth Voice Forum: a quarterly space for young people to discuss issues with decision-makers and community leaders.
- Youth Voice Symposium: an annual event planned for February 2027 to recognise young people’s achievements and creativity across the borough.
The council says topics for the forum may include community safety, employment and mental health. The Gazette has not independently confirmed which Norbury schools or youth groups will be involved, so families should wait for direct information from schools, youth organisations or the council before assuming local participation details.
How to follow up
Parents, carers, youth workers and young people can read the council’s announcement on the Croydon Council Newsroom website. Local schools and youth groups are likely to be the most practical first point of contact if they are invited to take part.
This article is based on information published by Croydon Council on 28 August 2026.