We will make sure that as you get older you have the chance to learn how to live independently as an adult. This means how to do practical things for yourself, how to cope emotionally, and how and when to ask others for help.
You may feel that mental health only affects adults, but this is not true.
Growing up can be a stressful and emotional time. How you deal with stress and your emotions will have an effect on how their mental health. Examples of things that are likely to affect your mental health are:
We have a responsibility to children and young people in our care, and to our care leavers.
Our charter for care leavers was written jointly with a group of young people. It is a set of principles and promises to care leavers.
Elevations are what a building or structure looks like from the outside. Drawings of existing and proposed elevations are needed unless the development would not affect or change them – for example, the creation of a parking space.
There are a number of ways that parents, carers and professionals who work with young people can deal with concerns about gangs.
You can:
Information for Applicants
From April 2025 the construction of vehicle crossings is arranged directly by the Council’s Highway team. There is no longer a list of ‘approved contractors’.
We will create an environment that enables residents, businesses, and partners to interact with the council and access information and services easily when they need them, 24/7 where possible, through the most appropriate channels.
As part of our Think Family approach, we offer three specialist assessments to support children, young people, and their families.
Burning waste at your property can cause a smoke and smell problem for your neighbours. Bonfire smoke can be a health risk as pollutants can cause breathing problems.