Bucks Youth Summit 2026 gives young people a platform to influence change in Buckinghamshire
Young people from across Buckinghamshire came together today (Tuesday 10 March) for the fourth annual Bucks Youth Summit, a youth-led event planned and hosted by the Council’s Youth Voice Executive Committee.
Around 160 young people, including those who are care-experienced, have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), are electively home educated, or identify as LGBT, took part alongside more than 100 professionals representing 20 schools and 11 youth groups.
The Summit offered young people the chance to share their views on key issues and influence future services. Through workshops, they explored six themes covering health, education technology, emotional wellbeing, identity, community engagement, and political participation.
Carl Jackson, Buckinghamshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Education, said:
“The Bucks Youth Summit continues to demonstrate the power of listening to young people. Their honesty, insight and ambition are vital to help shape the services which support them. The enthusiasm and leadership shown today reflect young people’s commitment to improving local services and their local community.”
Now in its fourth year, the Bucks Youth Summit remains a key part of the Council’s commitment to ensuring young people’s voices influence decisions which affect them. Insights from today will be shared across council teams and partner organisations.
For more information, visit: www.youthvoicebucks.co.uk