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Link to file	Overview of the document
Environment Consultation Tree	Suggestions were given about how we can be more environmentally friendly.
Rural issues meeting (23 January 2023)	The meeting highlighted the lack of infrastructure such as schools and doctors despite new housing developments, insufficient bins leading to litter and dog fouling problems, expensive and limited bus services, worsening potholes, and dangerous trees near roads. It was noted that there was a need for more youth clubs, increased rural policing, and the development of more solar and wind farms and recycling areas.
Volunteen Voice: end of project report Year 3 (1st Jun – 30th Jun 2024)	The Volunteen Voice project, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, has made significant strides in youth engagement in East Riding. The project has focused on various issues like mental health, climate change, and youth safety, involving thousands of young people in meaningful activities and decision-making processes. Volunteen Voice helps young people build confidence, improve communication skills, and gain valuable experience for their CVs, which also benefits their mental and physical health depending on the projects they participate in. ERVAS collaborates with various organisations like the East Riding of Yorkshire Council and NHS to address issues such as mental health, employment, and climate change, ensuring young people’s voices are heard in shaping services and strategies. Volunteen Voice has been actively working on improving young people’s mental health through workshops, surveys, and partnerships with health organisations, aiming to create better support systems. Volunteen Voice celebrated its first awards evening, recognizing young people’s contributions to various projects and highlighted the positive impact of youth participation in community initiatives.
Volunteen Voice: Annual Report 2024-25	The Volunteen Voice Annual Report highlights the engagement of 639 young people in East Riding from July 2024 to June 2025. The project collaborated with various agencies to amplify youth voices on issues like mental health, climate change, and education. Key achievements include the establishment of a new Youth Council in Bridlington, significant progress by Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) on their campaigns, and addressing key youth concerns through workshops and events. The report also outlines future plans to strengthen partnerships, expand youth engagement, and secure additional funding.