Thurrock Youth Cabinet Ballot

Are you aged 11-18? We want to know what topic you care about the most.

We want to hear from as many young people aged 11–18 as possible to help shape the priorities and focus of Thurrock’s Youth Cabinet work for 2026.

You have one vote - choose carefully!

The ballot closes on Friday 23rd January 2025 at 5pm.

What topic is most important to you as a young person?

You have one vote, please select from the list below, which has some examples of what each topic could include.

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Better PSHE Lessons - Learning about local services and how to access them, helplines, life skills, political and financial literacy, and preparing for adulthood.

Environment - Making Thurrock cleaner and greener, and helping people get more involved in their communities.

Mental Health & Wellbeing - Support for exam stress, bullying, anxiety, depression, and overall wellbeing.

More Youth Voice - Giving young people a bigger say in decisions that affect them.

Substance Misuse - Addressing issues around drugs, vaping, and alcohol.

Tackling Poverty - Supporting food banks, ending period poverty, and providing better school resources.

Transport - Improving safety campaigns, making transport more affordable, and increasing transport options.

Work Experience & Careers - Creating more opportunities for youth work experience, volunteering, and career programmes.

Youth Violence & Safety - Reducing gang violence, violence against women and girls (VAWG), knife crime, anti-social behaviour, and peer pressure.