Youth Parliament Elections
Become a voice for children and young people in Somerset, locally and nationally
Nominations are now open
If you would like to be a voice for children and young people in Somerset, locally and nationally, nominate yourself to become a Member of Somerset Youth Parliament.
Nominations are now open and will run until Monday 3 November 2025.
To self nominate please fill out our self-nomination form.
Members of Youth Parliament
With the support of schools, colleges and the community, Somerset will elect three Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) to each run a campaign of their choice. Elected MYPs will also work alongside services and decision makers to ensure that they reflect young people’s experiences, opinions and priorities. This is a unique chance to represent the voice and interests of local young people across Somerset and at a national level.
Campaigns
The three elected MYPs to each run a campaign of their choice for two years. This could be focused on any number of topics which are of interest or concern to young people.
These may be:
- Strengthening students councils and representation
- Safety in schools and communities
- The health and wellbeing of young people in Somerset
- Improving attitudes and awareness around diversity, equity and inclusion
- Special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- LGBTQ+ young people
- The environment and climate change
- Improving sex education and relationship education in schools
or any other topic which aims to improve outcomes for young people to live healthy, happy and meaningful lives in our communities.
Your support
The elected MYPs will work alongside services and adult decision makers to reflect young people’s experiences, opinions and priorities. They will represent all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences on issues and topics important to them.
