A NEW youth council has been set up on Canvey, to help curb trouble on the island.

Castle Point Youth Council, a joint project by Castle Point and Essex County councils, will formally launch on Tuesday, October 14, with the aim of giving young people a voice in the community.

The teenage council hopes to work with councillors, schools and libraries to provide a youthful outlook on events and ongoing issues in the borough.

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