Having your say

Ways to have your say as a young person in Oxfordshire
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Having your say on local matters as a young person is a great way to make your voice heard and have a positive impact on your community. And there are lots of ways to get involved! 

Ways to have your say

Young people in Oxfordshire have lots of opportunities to have their say, including:
  • Taking part in local consultations via Let's Talk Oxfordshire
  • Sharing your thoughts on Healthwatch Oxford
  • Joining local school or college committees - not one at your place of learning? Ask if you can start one! 

Take action: If you are aged 13+ and living in Oxfordshire, you can have your say on local matters via Let's Talk Oxfordshire.

Forums and groups

Specific groups of young people can also have their say:

  • Youth Voice is open to any child or young person in care, leaving care, or with a social worker
  • The SEND Youth Forum is open to anyone aged 16+ with special educational needs or a disability
  • YiPpEe is open to ages 11–19 who have recently been hospital patients, or who are siblings of someone who has

Take action: Find out more about reasons to have your say and how it can benefit you and your community!

Last updated 28 Jan 2026