Falmouth Youth Council
What would you change for young people in Falmouth?
Join Falmouth’s first Youth Council and take action on the issues that matter to you.
Work with other young people. Plan a project. Make a real difference in your town.
Campaign. Fundraise. Be heard.
Falmouth Town Council, working in partnership with Falmouth School, is setting up a Youth Council for young people aged 11 to 17 who live in Falmouth.
The Youth Council is open to all young people in Falmouth, whatever school or education setting you attend.
What you’ll do
As a Youth Councillor, you will:
- meet once a month
- share your ideas and speak up for young people
- work as a team to plan a project
- take part in events, activities and trips
Key details:
- 16 places available
- Youth Council will run from April 2026 to April 2027
- Council Chamber, Municipal Building, The Moor
- 5pm to 7pm
- Drinks and snacks provided
First meeting: 28 April 2026
Why join?
This is your chance to:
- have a say in decisions that affect young people
- work with Falmouth Town Council
- make real changes in your community
- build confidence and new skills
- meet new people
Youth councils across the UK give young people a strong voice in their local area.
Who can apply?
You can apply if you:
- are aged 11 to 17
- live in Falmouth
How to apply
- Complete the application form
- Answer the two questions
- Fill in your details with a parent or guardian
Safeguarding and support
Falmouth Town Council is committed to keeping all young people safe and supported.
- Sessions are supervised by council staff
- Meetings take place in a safe and organised environment
- Everyone is treated with respect and fairness
Applications must be completed with a parent or guardian, who will be kept informed about activities.
If you have any concerns, you can speak to a member of staff or contact us using the details below.
Privacy information
Falmouth Town Council will use the information you provide to manage the Youth Council and contact applicants.
We collect details such as your name, age, contact information, and your responses.
Your data will:
- be kept secure and confidential
- only be used for this project
- not be shared outside the council without permission
If your application is not successful, your information will be deleted after the selection process is complete.
If you are selected as a Youth Councillor, we will keep your information for the duration of the programme so we can manage your participation.
You, or your parent or guardian, can ask to see your information or request that it is deleted at any time.
Don’t miss out
There are only 16 places available.
Apply for the Youth Council (opens application form in browser)