Young Mayor and MYP Elections 2026!


General Information

The Young Mayor and Member of Youth Parliament elections are in process! We have ran the online vote and candidates are now narrowed down to the top four.

The two young people who will be elected will each have a pledge that they are passionate about and they will work towards achieving this in their term. Their pledge is based around a topic which is important to young people and the candidate feels they can improve.

How and when to vote

Voting takes place from Wednesday 4th March to Friday 6th March, across schools, youth spaces and libraries across the borough.

There will be one vote per person per election, for example 1 vote for Young Mayor and 1 vote for Member of Youth Parliament.


Young Mayor Candidates and pledge topics:

Evie Close-Ash - To listen, act and ensure young people’s voices are heard

Austin Green - Help improve the environment of our area and raise awareness of what young people can do to help

Malcolm Jackson - I pledge to make public transport fast, reliable and affordable for young people

Lola Thornton - To develop opportunities for all young people to get involved in local community activities


Member of Youth Parliament candidates and pledges:

Harlea Harrison - To improve education and support for young people’s mental health

Zoe Mills - To enhance social mobility in young people on a local and national level

Hugo Ni - To create a welcoming North Tyneside for young people by tackling crime

Olivia Whillis - To raise awareness and normalise mental health, to ensure support is available


For further information or any questions please email youthvoice@northtyneside.gov.uk



General Information

The Young Mayor and Member of Youth Parliament elections are in process! We have ran the online vote and candidates are now narrowed down to the top four.

The two young people who will be elected will each have a pledge that they are passionate about and they will work towards achieving this in their term. Their pledge is based around a topic which is important to young people and the candidate feels they can improve.

How and when to vote

Voting takes place from Wednesday 4th March to Friday 6th March, across schools, youth spaces and libraries across the borough.

There will be one vote per person per election, for example 1 vote for Young Mayor and 1 vote for Member of Youth Parliament.


Young Mayor Candidates and pledge topics:

Evie Close-Ash - To listen, act and ensure young people’s voices are heard

Austin Green - Help improve the environment of our area and raise awareness of what young people can do to help

Malcolm Jackson - I pledge to make public transport fast, reliable and affordable for young people

Lola Thornton - To develop opportunities for all young people to get involved in local community activities


Member of Youth Parliament candidates and pledges:

Harlea Harrison - To improve education and support for young people’s mental health

Zoe Mills - To enhance social mobility in young people on a local and national level

Hugo Ni - To create a welcoming North Tyneside for young people by tackling crime

Olivia Whillis - To raise awareness and normalise mental health, to ensure support is available


For further information or any questions please email youthvoice@northtyneside.gov.uk