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The 'Rhoi dy Farn 2025' ballot, organised by Ceredigion's Youth Work and Engagement Service, gives young people the opportunity to vote on various topics that will then shape the Youth Council's priorities for the forthcoming year.

2,252 young people between the ages of 11 and 18 voted in the Rhoi dy Farn 2025 campaign. Receiving the most votes as a hot topic was: ‘job opportunities’, followed by violence against women and girls’, and thirdly ‘mental health and wellbeing’.

Bronwen Tuson, Chair of Ceredigion Youth Council said: “The success of this years ‘Rhoi dy Farn’ campaign has been a delight to see. The increasing engagement amongst young people in the community is evident in this ballot, with 221 more people participating this year compared to last year. This demonstrates the care and interest that young people have for their local area. The Youth Council plans to take these concerns seriously and utilise them to improve our communities.”

Councillor Wyn Thomas, Ceredigion's Cabinet Member for Schools, Lifelong Learning and Skills, said: “The topics raised by young people in Ceredigion are very important, combining local and global issues. We are very pleased to see the Youth Council doing a fantastic job in collecting and discussing these topics and also presenting them to a wider audience. These are extremely important issues that deserve further consideration.”

In July 2025, Ceredigion Youth Council will present a series of questions in response to the results of the ballot to a panel of public figures.

It is an event that has been held for eight consecutive years and is an opportunity to share the voices of young people in Ceredigion regarding issues that are important to them.

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