YOUNG people are being called upon to have their say about what goes on in the area.

The Epping Forest Youth Council will be celebrating it's second anniversary this year, and is looking for more people to join.

Members hope to increase their number of seats from 17 to 25 in the next Youth Election which will take place in September.

Candidates are elected by their school and attend two evening meetings every month, where they can voice the views of young people across the district.

The youth councillors are now preparing for their second election and have invited schools, youth groups and Epping Forest College to hold elections in September.

Anyone aged 13 to 17 who lives in the Epping Forest District can nominate themselves to stand as a youth councillor.

For an information pack contact Diane Butler at the District Council Offices, call 01992 564365 or email dbutler@eppingforestdc.gov.uk.