Kent Youth County Council (KYCC) elections
Kent Youth County Council (KYCC) is open to all young people aged 11 to 18 years. Sixty young people from across the county are elected to represent the views and issues of young people in Kent and campaign on the top 3 issues for young people.
KYCC election 2026/27
The KYCC elections are on hold for now. This is because we are carrying out a review.
The review is looking at how young people can share their views and have a say in decisions that affect them. It is also looking at how these opportunities can be made even better across Kent.
We have not yet set a new date for the KYCC elections. We will keep this under review. The date will depend on changes to local government and future election plans. KYCC elections cannot take place at the same time as local government elections.
Even though the KYCC elections are delayed, young people will still have chances to have their voices heard and help shape decisions across Kent.
Young people who are not part of KYCC can still get involved in other activities. You can:
- share your views in consultations
- join participation groups
- take part in research projects
- help improve services for young people
- get involved in activities about:
- mental health
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- education
- community safety.
We encourage all young people to get involved and share their ideas.
Find out more about how you can get involved and register your interest.
2026 KYCC members
Voting took place between 10 and 23 November 2025.
Our 2026 KYCC members help to represent the voice of people in their area.
We had an amazing turnout with 25,067 votes received in the KYCC elections!
During the elections, young people also voted for their top issue. Find out which top 3 issues will be the KYCC Campaigns for 2026.
Being a KYCC member
- KYCC members meet monthly at County Hall, Maidstone
- Members each choose a campaign and project group to work on over the year. Recent projects have included making podcasts, vlogs and a range of resources on topics such as mental health, opportunities for young people and tackling racism and discrimination.
- Speak directly to decision makers to feed back and improve services for young people.
- Take part in planning and leading events such as the Spirit of Try Angle Awards and the BIG Mental Health Conversation.
- Opportunities to represent Kent nationally at UK Youth Parliament and British Youth Council.