Stockton Youth Council Vote

Overview

The United Kingdom Youth Parliament (UKYP) is a programme that provides opportunities for 11–18-year-olds to use their elected voice to bring about social change through meaningful representation and campaigning. Commissioned by the UK Government, the National Youth Agency (NYA) manages the UK Youth Parliament and works with partner organisations to deliver the programme.

In Stockton-on-Tees, Bright Minds Big Futures (BMBF) supports the UKYP, and the elected Member of Youth Parliament (MYP) works with BMBF to advance its aims and objectives. The MYP serves as the national voice for young people in Stockton-on-Tees.

This year, Stockton-on-Tees will elect a committee of 10 youth councillors who will then vote for two Members of Youth Parliament to represent Stockton-on-Tees nationally.

Why your views matter

Who can vote in the Stockton-on-Tees Youth Council Election?

• Must be aged 11-18 years old.
• Must live, work, be educated or volunteer in Stockton-on-Tees for 14+ hours a week.

Youth Councillors will be elected by an online vote. The vote will open on Wednesday 17th June 2026 and will close on Wednesday 8th July 2026.

Each young person may vote for up to two candidates. The 10 candidates with the most votes will then be elected as our new Stockton-on-Tees Youth Councillors.

For a full list of rules email brightmindsbigfutures@stockton.gov.uk.