Cornwall Youth Council

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We are Cornwall Youth Council

We are a group of young people age 11+ who live or go to school in Cornwall. We create our own campaigns based on statements voted on by young people across Cornwall. We also work with decision makers to ensure children and young people are heard involved and taken seriously in matters that affect them.

There are five roles that make up Cornwall Youth Council and they each have different responsibilities. Check out our different roles 👇

Elected Member:

  • 18 members anonymously voted for by over 13,500 young people across Cornwall.

  • Will develop a manifesto based on statements chosen by young people.

Member of Youth Parliament:

  • Three young people chosen from the Elected Members by their peers to represent Cornwall's young people on a national scale.

Associate Member:

  • These members will support the work of the Elected Members to deliver on the manifesto.

Peer Mentor:

  • Peer mentors support young people who are involved in Youth Council and will help others to settle in and build confidence.

Communications team:

  • Usually called the ‘Comms Team’ they work to create videos and a newsletter to share the work of the Youth Council or Cornwall Council with other young people.


We recently held elections to begin our 2026-2028 term over 13,500 young people voted! From this we have started to build our campaign areas, these are:

  • Accessibility, disability and inclusion (SEND, young carers and sanitary items)

  • Increasing youth voice and support

  • Transport access and freedom to travel

  • Sports, leisure and safe activity spaces

  • Mental health support and wellbeing

This may change a little as we develop our campaigns and launch our manifesto.

If you would like to learn more about the Youth Council or get involved contact youthcouncil@cornwall.gov.uk


We are Cornwall Youth Council

We are a group of young people age 11+ who live or go to school in Cornwall. We create our own campaigns based on statements voted on by young people across Cornwall. We also work with decision makers to ensure children and young people are heard involved and taken seriously in matters that affect them.

There are five roles that make up Cornwall Youth Council and they each have different responsibilities. Check out our different roles 👇

Elected Member:

  • 18 members anonymously voted for by over 13,500 young people across Cornwall.

  • Will develop a manifesto based on statements chosen by young people.

Member of Youth Parliament:

  • Three young people chosen from the Elected Members by their peers to represent Cornwall's young people on a national scale.

Associate Member:

  • These members will support the work of the Elected Members to deliver on the manifesto.

Peer Mentor:

  • Peer mentors support young people who are involved in Youth Council and will help others to settle in and build confidence.

Communications team:

  • Usually called the ‘Comms Team’ they work to create videos and a newsletter to share the work of the Youth Council or Cornwall Council with other young people.


We recently held elections to begin our 2026-2028 term over 13,500 young people voted! From this we have started to build our campaign areas, these are:

  • Accessibility, disability and inclusion (SEND, young carers and sanitary items)

  • Increasing youth voice and support

  • Transport access and freedom to travel

  • Sports, leisure and safe activity spaces

  • Mental health support and wellbeing

This may change a little as we develop our campaigns and launch our manifesto.

If you would like to learn more about the Youth Council or get involved contact youthcouncil@cornwall.gov.uk


  • Youth Council Campaigns Survey

    Please share your opinions with Cornwall Youth Council and have your voices heard!

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  • Youth Council Expression of Interest

    If you are aged between 11-18 and would like to be involved with Cornwall Youth Council please complete this survey and one of the team will be in touch. We will be able to talk to you about the opportunities to get involved and see what might work best for you. 


    Our data protection and confidentiality statement

    We will only use the information you provide for Youth Council purposes.

    The Data Controller for the information you provide in this form is Cornwall Council, New County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AY. Data Protection Registration Number: Z1745294. All your data will be stored securely and will only be accessible by Cornwall Council staff that support the Youth Council. By submitting this form your consent for your data to be used this way is assumed.

    For more information, please see our full privacy policy.

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  • Request to work with Cornwall Youth Council

    Please complete this form if you would like to work with Cornwall Youth Council. 

    This can include:

    • Requests to review resources
    • Requests to run a session with some or all of the group.
    • Invites to collaborate on a piece of work
    • Requests to support Youth Voice in your project.


    Please note: the Youth Council cannot approve every request. They will always aim to review requests in line with their campaigns and interests. If the Youth Council are not available for a request, we can signpost to wider youth voice groups where applicable. 

    All requests will be collated by The Children's Rights Team and presented to the Deputy Chair of the Youth Council. This will be shared with the wider Youth Council on a monthly basis. They will review and decide as a group the best course of action. 

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