Moved by Councillor Arkins, seconded by
Councillor Worling –
It is resolved that:
(A)
Council
note:
(i)
the
City of Sydney has one of the youngest resident populations in Australia, with
young people forming a significant part of the communities that live, work and
study in our local area
(ii)
young
people are particularly affected by many decisions made by Council, including
decisions about housing, public space, transport, climate change, recreation,
culture and nightlife, community facilities and local services
(iii)
the
City’s current approach to engaging young people is outlined in the Community Engagement Strategy and Community
Participation Plan 2025-2029
(iv)
the
City has a strong history of supporting the participation of young people in civic
life, including through the Emerging Civic Leaders and Youth Opportunities
programs, which seek to include young voices in community decision-making and
the City's Youth Week celebrations
(v)
the
City currently engages young people:
(a)
through
dedicated engagement
initiatives for our major strategies such as Sustainable Sydney
2030-2050 Continuing the Vision
(b)
as part
of reviews of our services and programs for young people
(c)
in the
design of new and upgraded parks, open spaces and facilities
(vi)
there
are a significant number of young people who live, work and study in the City
of Sydney whose experiences and ideas are essential in shaping Sydney’s future
(vii)
the
Chief Executive Officer has committed to reviewing youth services across the
City of Sydney and will soon also begin reviewing the City's social strategy, A
City For All. Planning is already underway to engage young people as part of
both processes
(B)
the
Chief Executive Officer be requested to investigate ways to engage young people
more strategically on matters that affect them, such as through youth panels,
roundtables, workshops, surveys, focus groups and in conjunction with youth
service providers, to provide independent advice to the City on policies,
strategies, programs and projects that affect young people, and report back to
Council via the CEO Update.
Carried unanimously.
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