Bristol City Youth Council

Find out about the Bristol City Youth Council and Youth Voice opportunities.

Bristol City Youth Council

The Bristol City Youth Council (BCYC) consists of 29, 11 to 18 year olds elected by young people throughout Bristol. They are elected in 3 different ways: 

• 18 young people are voted in through the Bristol Youth Elections where they stand for election within their school/ youth organisation
• 5 young people are elected through equality youth voice groups
• 6 young people are elected through their local areas

BCYC comprises of driven individuals that embody the spirit of activism and engagement. They advocate for the issues that matter most to young people and the main aim of BCYC is to represent the voices of young people in Bristol.

The BCYC is a 2-year term of office. Young people have 2 meetings a month, one formal meeting and one campaign meeting, as well as other opportunities to support and engage young people and organisations that are working on issues affecting young people in Bristol. 

The  pdf Bristol City Youth Council Manifesto(1.49 MB) sets out the campaigns and priorities for 2024 to 2026.

See who makes up our pdf current Bristol City Youth Council(3.94 MB) .

pdf Bristol City Youth Council Report 2024(419 KB) .

United Kingdom Youth Parliament (UKYP)

Bristol's 2 Members of UKYP (MYP's) and 2 Deputies are internally elected following the Bristol Youth Election.

They represent the city's young people at the United Kingdom Youth Parliament (UKYP).

They aim to elevate the voices and issues of young people in Bristol across the country.

Get involved in Youth Voice

Area Youth Forums

BCYC hold area youth forums 3 times a year in North, South and East Central Bristol. Many young people attend to share their views on the issues affecting the youth of Bristol. 

Upcoming Forum dates

South:
Date: Monday 21 September, 6pm to 8pm
Location: Ashton Vale Club for Young People, Silbury Road, BS3 2QE

North:
Date: Wednesday 23 September, 6pm to 8pm
Address: The Vench Adventure Playground, Romney Avenue, Lockleaze, BS7 9TB

East and Central:
Date: Friday 25 September 7pm to 9pm
Address:The Swannery, 11 – 13 Morley Street, Barton Hill, BS5 9NB

Youth Voice Conference

Following the area youth forums, BCYC hold a Youth Voice Conference to highlight the issues coming from the area youth forums. The Youth Voice Conference is held annually during National Youth Work Week.

Contact the Bristol City Youth Council

Telephone: 0778 048 6367 (Claire), 0738 896 9423 (Annamae)
Email: ywparticipation@bristol.gov.uk

Instagram: @bristolcityyouthcouncil
LinkedIn: @bristol-city-youth-council

Postal address:
Families in Focus North
40 – 44 Ridingleaze
Lawrence Weston
BS11 0QE

More ways to get involved in Youth Voice and opportunities across the city:

• Involving young people in council decision making
• For Children and Young People — Children and Young People's Network Bristol Go to https://www.childrenandyoungpeoplebristol.co.uk/ (opens new window)