Supporting Young People in Our Parish
We are committed to listening to young people and creating more opportunities for them to get involved, develop new skills and enjoy activities within their local community.
Our work is supported by a dedicated Youth Engagement Committee, which meets four times a year to discuss the issues affecting young people and explore new projects, services and activities across the parish.
We are always keen to hear directly from young people. Whether you have an idea for an activity, think something is missing locally, or simply want to share what matters to you, we would love to hear from you. Your views can help shape what we provide in the future.
The Committee is chaired by Councillor Macsene Isles-Ahite. You can find her contact details on our Councillors page.
We are proud of the work already taking place, but we are always looking to do more for the young people of Broughton, Brooklands, Middleton, Oakgrove, Milton Keynes Village and the surrounding parish areas.
Whats On
The Parks Trust Youth Rangers (14-17 year olds)
Youth Rangers is a free volunteer group for young people aged 14-17 interested in gaining hands-on skills and experience in environmental work. The programme provides outdoor learning opportunities and challenges that will help prepare participants, both professionally and personally, for future studies and careers within the environmental sector.
Sessions usually take place on the third Saturday each month from 10am-12pm. These meetings take place outdoors in greenspaces all over Milton Keynes, covering a variety of interesting and engaging topics which include practical conservation work, biodiversity surveying, community tasks and assisting in our outdoor learning and ranger tasks. This is a great opportunity for anyone wishing to meet new people, build confidence, contribute to your community, keep active and gain valuable environmental skills with a landscape charity.
For more information and to sign up click HERE!
📣 Young people of Milton Keynes – what matters to you?
Milton Keynes’ Members of Youth Parliament are preparing motions for the UK Youth Parliament Annual Conference in August—and they want to hear from you!
If you are aged 11–19 and live in Milton Keynes, please complete the short ‘What Matters to You?’ survey. Your views could help decide which issues are debated in the House of Commons at the UK Youth Parliament Annual Sitting in November 2026.
The survey is completely anonymous.
📅 Please respond by 24 July 2026
Please share and encourage eligible young people to have their say! 🗣️
FREE Summer Play Session at BROOKLANDS PAVILION! ☀️
Children aged up to 12 years old are invited to enjoy an afternoon of free outdoor fun at Oakgrove School.
Delivered by Milton Keynes Play Association and funded by Broughton and Milton Keynes Parish Council, the session will offer a variety of play, sports and creative activities for children to explore and enjoy.
Date: Wednesday 5 August
Time: 1.30pm–3.30pm
Venue: Brooklands Pavilion, MK10 7HN
Cost: Free
Please note: Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Walk-in spaces will be available, but advance booking is recommended.
Whats On
University Ready: Managing Your Money
Heading off to university can be exciting, but managing your money for the first time can feel a little daunting. Our free financial literacy sessions are designed to help young people feel more confident and prepared for university life.
The sessions offer practical, straightforward guidance on topics including:
Understanding student loans and repayments
Creating and managing a realistic budget
Planning for everyday living costs
Developing healthy financial habits
Looking after your financial wellbeing
Young people can simply drop in or book a private 20-minute slot to discuss any questions or concerns.
📅 Tuesdays: 4 August, 18 August, 1 September and 15 September
⏰ 1.00pm–3.00pm
📍 Broughton Pavilion
🎟 Free to attend
To book a 20-minute appointment, email bookings@broughtonandmkv-pc.gov.uk.
🏀 FREE Hang Out Basketball Summer League!
Young people aged 10–18 are invited to join a free six-week basketball programme at Oakgrove Leisure Centre, funded by Broughton and Milton Keynes Parish Council.
Whether you’re completely new to basketball or already love playing, come along to improve your skills, meet new people and enjoy friendly games and challenges. Players can earn points for their team throughout the weekly sessions before competing in the final Summer League Tournament!
Whats On
Community Litter Picks
Young People – Get Involved and Make a Difference! 🌿
Young people are very welcome to join our community litter picks, provided they attend with a responsible adult.
Litter picking is a great way to:
Help protect the environment and keep your community looking its best
Complete volunteering hours for your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Gain useful volunteering experience for your CV
Meet local people and take pride in where you live
Can’t make one of our organised litter picks? You can borrow litter-picking equipment from us and volunteer in your own time. With prior agreement, we can also verify your hours and sign off the volunteering section of your DofE paperwork.
To find out more or arrange to borrow equipment, please contact info@broughtonandmkv-pc.gov.uk.
⚽ FREE Hang Out Football Sessions!
Young people aged 7–18 are invited to join our free summer football sessions at Oakgrove Leisure Centre, funded by Broughton and Milton Keynes Parish Council.
Whether you’re trying football for the first time or already love the game, the sessions offer a fun and welcoming opportunity to develop your skills, stay active, build confidence and make new friends. Participants can enjoy coaching activities, skills challenges, small-sided matches and friendly competitions, with weekly prizes along the way.
The programme will finish with an exciting tournament, where medals and prizes will be up for grabs!
Dates: Friday 31 July and Fridays 7, 14 and 21 August
Ages 7–12: 4.00pm–5.00pm
Ages 13–18: 5.00pm–6.00pm
Venue: Oakgrove Leisure Centre, Venturer Gate, Middleton, MK10 9JQ
Places are free but limited, so advance booking is essential.
Whats On
Here we will share activities for children and young people in and around the parish.
The Parks Trust Youth Rangers (14-17 year olds)
Youth Rangers is a free volunteer group for young people aged 14-17 interested in gaining hands-on skills and experience in environmental work. The programme provides outdoor learning opportunities and challenges that will help prepare participants, both professionally and personally, for future studies and careers within the environmental sector.
Sessions usually take place on the third Saturday each month from 10am-12pm. These meetings take place outdoors in greenspaces all over Milton Keynes, covering a variety of interesting and engaging topics which include practical conservation work, biodiversity surveying, community tasks and assisting in our outdoor learning and ranger tasks. This is a great opportunity for anyone wishing to meet new people, build confidence, contribute to your community, keep active and gain valuable environmental skills with a landscape charity.
For more information and to sign up click HERE!
📣 Young people of Milton Keynes – what matters to you?
Milton Keynes’ Members of Youth Parliament are preparing motions for the UK Youth Parliament Annual Conference in August—and they want to hear from you!
If you are aged 11–19 and live in Milton Keynes, please complete the short ‘What Matters to You?’ survey. Your views could help decide which issues are debated in the House of Commons at the UK Youth Parliament Annual Sitting in November 2026.
The survey is completely anonymous.
📅 Please respond by 24 July 2026
Please share and encourage eligible young people to have their say! 🗣️
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Support
Counsellors available until 10pm every day. Free, safe and anonymous online counselling for young people.
Support for Young Carers under 18
University of Reading developed the COVID-19: Helping Young People Manage Low Mood and Depression course for young people with low mood and depression and their parents and carers, or anyone who has contact with young people during the coronavirus pandemic. Find out more HERE.