Children's services
Have a go at recording your own music or podcast on new youth bus touring Walsall
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A new bus fitted with creative media equipment will tour communities in Walsall next week.
The youth bus has been fitted with a mini music recording studio and podcasting equipment for young people to have a go and get involved in creative media activities.
Young people can visit the bus at various locations across the borough, where there will also be an opportunity to speak with youth workers from the council and partner organisations.
Location dates and times:
Monday 4 November 2024
East Locality Family Hub, Silver Court, Walsall, WS8 6HA
3-5pm
Tuesday 5 November 2024
West Locality Family Hub, Ilmington House, Crescent Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8AE
3.30-5.30pm
Wednesday 6 November 2024
North Locality Family Hub, 275 Blakenall Lane, Blakenall, Walsall WS3 1HJ
5-7pm
Thursday 7 November 2024
South & Central Locality Family Hub, Birchills Street, Walsall, WS2 8NG
3.30-5.30pm
Saturday 9 November 2024
North Locality Family Hub, 275 Blakenall Lane, Blakenall, Walsall WS3 1HJ
10:30am-1:30pm
The bus is hitting the road as part of Youth Work Week, an annual celebration week organised by National Youth Agency which celebrates all things youth work.
The week runs from 4-10 November, and the theme this year is ‘delivering positive futures for young people’, aiming to shine a light on the youth spaces across the country that are accessible to all, and celebrate young people’s diversity and individuality.
The new bus is part of regular discussions the council is having with children and young people, about the opportunities and challenges they face, and how together, we can create a cleaner, greener, safer and stronger borough from now, until the year 2040.
“ I can’t wait to see this bus hit the road next week – interacting with our young people is an absolute priority of the council.
It’s been refitted with some amazing equipment for young people to enjoy, so come along, bring your friends, and see what it’s all about.
We want our young people to know they have a voice, and we’re listening. We want to be present in our communities speaking with the future adults of Walsall. “
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About the Children’s and Young People’s alliance 2040 strategy
Walsall’s Children and Young Peoples Strategic Alliance is a partnership group that is responsible for the delivery of Walsall's Children and Young Persons Strategy.
The Alliance was launched in March 2023 and involves Walsall Council, West Midlands Police, Walsall NHS Healthcare Trust, Black Country Integrated Care Board, Black Country Healthcare NHS Trust, Walsall Together, Walsall Housing Group, Walsall College, University of Wolverhampton, and community organisations.
Recognising that today’s children will be adults in 2040, its objective is to develop new ways of thinking and new ways of working informed by the voice of children, young people and their families.
The strategy is being delivered under four main pillars:
• I am healthy, happy and well
• I have a voice, and I am heard
• I am hopeful and excited for the future
• I am safe in all spaces
