Redbridge youth election 2026
Young people aged between 11 to 17 years old, who live or study in Redbridge are now able to nominate themselves to be the next Member of Youth Parliament. Nominations, will close on Monday 10th November.
The 2026 Youth Election takes place Monday 2 February to Thursday 12 February and the results will be announced at the beginning of March 2026.
Nomination and selection process
- Complete the Expression of Interest form
- You will be emailed a Nomination and parent / carer consent form.
- Monday 3 November attend the Youth Council induction session and the Youth Council meeting - 4.30pm to 6.45pm at the Redbridge Town Hall
- Complete and return Nomination and parent / carer consent form by Monday 10 November.
- Monday 10 November Manifesto writing pack sent out.
- Wednesday 12 November 5pm attend a Manifesto writing workshop online.
- Monday 30 November 5pm deadline for Manifesto submission
- Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 November Interviews - from 4.30pm
- Tuesday 9 November 10 Election Candidates announced
- Public Speaking training - face to face session. Date to be confirmed.
The 2026 Youth Election takes place Monday 2 February to Thursday 12 February and young people aged 11 - 18 can vote at their Redbridge based school, youth project or at the following libraries: including Ilford and Gants Hill.
Email Youth.Council@redbridge.gov.uk for more information.
The candidates
Come back in January 2026 to see which 10 young people will be this year's election candidates and read their manifestos and bullet points.
