Tower Hamlets Homes launch first Youth Event

Archive News Story: March 2011
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Young people in Tower Hamlets were out in force, and making themselves heard over the weekend at Youth Vision - the first youth event held by Tower Hamlets Homes. Around 200 young people took part on lively day that showcased some of the boroughs young talent and featured street dancing, rapping, singing and interactive workshops.

Councillor Oliur Rahman, Cabinet Member for Children Services, attended the event and said :"It was really good, and it’s great to see young people getting engaged in housing and airing their views in a positive way".

The event was organised by the Tower Hamlets Homes Youth Panel members, including the Young Mayor, Nahimul Islam, who said: “It was really good to see such a big turnout and it was also great to hear the views of young people and see such talented people perform”. 

At the event, young people from across Tower Hamlets talked about how housing services could be improved and what is currently affecting their quality of life.  There were also stalls from various youth organisations, giving young people the opportunity to get involved in volunteering projects, training and helping them with their employment prospects.

Tower Hamlets Homes Chief Executive, Gavin Cansfield, who also attended the event, said: “The Youth Vision event was led by and organised by young Tower  Hamlets Homes residents and has really shown just how bright, energetic and talented young people are.  They have made themselves heard and we look forward to working with them to make Tower Hamlets a healthy, safe and positive place for young people to live”.