If you are aged between 11 and 18 years old and living in Carmarthenshire, you probably have a list of things you’d change about your community if you were in charge. Well, here’s your chance to influence those changes.
We’re excited to officially launch Our Voice, Our Vote, Our Future 2. This isn’t just a survey that gets forgotten; it’s a chance to tell decision-makers exactly what needs to change. Your vote decides the Youth Council’s top priority for the year, and they will be working on the ground to turn that result into real change for young people across the county.
WHAT ARE THE BIG ISSUES?
Last autumn, the Youth Council spent time listing to others from across the county. From those conversations, we narrowed it down to five key topics. Now, it’s up to you to pick the one that matters most:
★ INCREASE WELSH LANGUAGE USE AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE
Promoting more Welsh speaking across youth organisations and schools to address the decline in Welsh speakers
★ TACKLING FOOD POVERTY
Boost foodbanks volunteering, more support with school holiday food poverty, affordable meals in schools and colleges.
★ MORE SUPPORT FOR EXAM STRESS
Provide more school sessions on wellbeing, coping with stress strategies, and effective revision techniques
★ INCREASE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Make young people aware of local activities and encourage them to take part.
★ CREATE MORE SPACES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Develop outdoor spaces designed for young people, open town halls, and create parks suitable for those aged 12 and over
WHY SHOULD YOU VOTE?
In 2023, over 5,200 of you took part in the first version of this project. That collective voice made it difficult for local decision-makers to ignore what young people said. By getting involved and casting your vote this time, you’re helping to decide which of these five issues becomes the Youth Council’s top priority for the coming year. The winning issue will lead to actual campaigns and projects aimed at making a difference in Carmarthenshire.
HAVE YOUR SAY!
★ Online Vote: Click here to cast your vote on the online ballot paper
★ Get your group involved: If you’re part of a club or project, you can download the ballot paper here to get everyone voting
★ Invite us over: If you want us to come to your school or youth project to hear your views in person, contact us here to arrange a visit.
Voting is open right now and stays open until 14th March 2026.The results will be revealed at our Annual General Meeting (AGM) in March 2026.
Stay updated and see what other young people are saying by following #OurVoice2SirGar on social media.
