Halton Youth Cabinet hosts Light Up Halton in Runcorn

RUNCORN Town Hall recently glowed again as the Halton Youth Cabinet hosted the annual Light Up Halton event.

The lantern walk and community light parade gathered families, young people, and supporters for a community celebration organised by Halton's youngsters.

The event focused on unity, positivity, and the youth voice.

Attendees, set to celebrate under "darkness to light" as the main theme, arrived equipped with lanterns, glow sticks, and light-up accessories.

This second annual event aimed to discuss issues of resilience, reflection, and strength in the collective, while also offering a platform for creativity and environmental advocacy.

The celebration was entirely the brainchild of the young, who aim to strengthen the event in subsequent years.

Halton Youth Cabinet members delivered speeches during the evening, emphasising the need for sustainability, community pride, and creating opportunities for young people to take on leadership roles in initiating meaningful causes.

The event reportedly managed to weave together a patchwork of positive environmental messages, reinforcing the importance of recycling and sustainability.

Already a staple on the cabinet’s calendar, the youth-led festivity is said to look to grow annually.