Halton Youth Cabinet Supports Launch of Halton Brook Litter Network with Community Action Day

Halton Youth Cabinet was proud to support the launch of the Halton Brook Litter Network at Halton Brook Community Centre, joining local partners and community members for a day dedicated to environmental action and community pride.

The event celebrated ongoing efforts to tackle litter and promote a cleaner, greener environment. Halton Youth Cabinet was honoured to receive a certificate recognising its work on the Binimals initiative, highlighting the positive impact of youth-led environmental engagement.

Following the launch, participants took part in a community litter pick, working together to make a tangible difference in the local area. The group collected an impressive 82 bags of litter, demonstrating the power of collective action and community spirit.

The day showcased the importance of collaboration, with organisations and young people coming together to take pride in their surroundings and contribute to a cleaner future.

Halton Youth Cabinet is committed to continuing its work in supporting environmental initiatives and empowering young people to make a positive impact in their communities.

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.

Halton youngsters launch 'Binimals' to keep borough cleaner

CREATIVE young people in Halton have launched an imaginative new campaign that has given new life to ordinary public litter bins.

The new 'Binimals' project was created by the local youngsters in the hopes of making Widnes and Runcorn a cleaner place.

The unique initiative aims to foster better environmental habits.

Members of the Halton Youth Cabinet (HYC) led the campaign, designing animal-themed bins with the intention of encouraging more responsible waste disposal.

These eye-catching bins are not just an appeal to aesthetics, but also an innovative solution to the ongoing litter concerns in the community.

Previously, young people reported that conventional messaging around waste and recycling failed to capture the attention of the community.

The HYC's creative solution aims to make environmental responsibility engaging and approachable, particularly for children.

Instead of merely criticising poor habits, the approach aims to incite change from within.

Currently, 12 Binimals have been scattered across the borough.

These include six frog-shaped bins as well as six 'wrapped' bins that feature designs encompassing themes such as Pride, Sea Life, and Space.

The campaign also made a foray into educational settings, with two of the bins being gifted to local schools to instil environmental awareness in a learning environment.

The campaign was officially launched with the HYC members visiting several of the new bin locations, including Widnes Town Hall, Kingsway Family Hub, and Victoria Park.

To celebrate the launch, the team also participated in a litter pick.

The initiative has gained support from Halton Borough Council and local partners, further epitomising the power of youth-led change.

The bins are intended to be a long-term feature in the community, continuing to promote positive environmental behaviour for years to come.

People are being encouraged to "Spot a Binimal" in their local area.