Youth Vision - East Lothian's Youth Work Strategy

Overview

The East Lothian Youth Vision sets out our strategy for youth work over the next three years. Our aim is for young people in East Lothian to be safe, heard, and included through high-quality youth work.

Co-created by young people, youth work organisations, East Lothian Council, and key partners this document outlines how we’ll achieve positive outcomes by using our resources effectively. A youth-friendly version will be created by young people.

We’re seeking your feedback before the strategy is finalised.

Why your views matter

Youth work plays a key role in improving life chances and tackling inequalities in East Lothian.

We want to hear from young people, parents, youth workers, and partners: Do the Vision’s goals and outcomes reflect what matters to young people in East Lothian?

What happens next

This public consultation will close at the end of September.

The views and comments from the consultation will be reviewed and changes will be made to the Youth Vision accordingly.

The Youth Vision will go to council for approval in November.

We hope to launch the youth vision with young people and youth workers in early 2026

Thank you for your help in this process.