During March, over 7,000 young people from across Devon voted in the Make Your Mark ballot, and The County Council can now reveal that the top voted issue was ‘Places to go, things to do’.
Young people took part in schools, colleges, and youth groups, while others voted online. And 20% of those who took part made their top priority ‘Places to go, things to do’, which centred on the belief that all young people in Devon should have affordable activities and places in our local areas; somewhere to go with friends for fun, relaxation and to try new things.
Mental health and public transport came second and third in the ballot, receiving 16% and 13% of the votes respectively.
Speaking about the top issue, one Devon Youth Council member said:
“This is such an important topic. There’s nothing to do for young people in so many places in Devon; we’re just stuck at home. So, it would be great to see this improve.”
The Devon Youth Council will be meeting in May to start planning their campaign around how this issue can be improved in Devon. If you would be interested in contributing ideas to this campaign, please email participation@devon.gov.uk.
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