Huntingdon Town Council set up the Youth Town Council at the beginning of 1997 so that young people could voice their opinions on issues affecting the town and be involved in "making a difference".

The Youth Town Council is awarded an annual grant by the Town Council and manages its own finances according to a budget prepared by Youth Councillors themselves. The Youth Council makes awards to young people's organisations in the town as well as organising its own projects and activities.

Hinchingbrooke and St Peter's Schools arrange the election of Youth Councillors between the ages of 13 and 17, living in the Huntingdon area. Nominations for ages 18 and 19 are sought from the wider community.

The Youth Town Council meets every six weeks either at the Commemoration Hall or the Town Hall, usually on Wednesdays at 4.00 pm.  Two Youth Town Councillors are co-opted Members of the Leisure and Community Services Committee meetings and are encouraged to address the Council.

The Town Council supports the Youth Council with administration by the Deputy Town Clerk and Members of the Town Council provide guidance on matters where necessary.

Issues in which the Youth Town Councillors have been/are involved include:-

• organisation of social events - Band Wars" and "Band Wars II", "Fall Ball",  Valentine and Halloween discos, Fashion Show
• production of a Youth Map
• suggestions for the Tony Mulcahy Trophy
• suggestions for Huntingdon in Bloom
• drop-In Centre - much research has taken place, and representatives have visited a similar project in St Neots
• involvement in the Twinning Association's Sports Festivals - two Youth Councillors visited Salon de Provence in September 1998
• involvement with Action Easter/Summer – the Town Council's activity scheme for 14-15 year olds
• provision of benches for elderly residents
• organisation of an extremely successful Talent Contest
• participation in Civic functions
• attendance at National Youth Council Conferences
• funding for the Huntingdon Tennis Club; the Huntingdon Boat Club; Hinchingbrooke School's Sixth Form; Sellfairness at Hinchingbrooke School and Advice Information and Counselling in Huntingdon.
• Charity Events in aid of Children in Need and Sports Relief.
• contribution to St John's School Breakfast Club.