The Green Party now has over 50 Young Greens representing communities up and down the country.
This years local election results have been a record high for the Green Party, gaining 43 seats.
Some of its best results have come from Young Greens, either holding their seats or gaining seats from Labour , the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats.
Some key statistics from this years elections:
- The Young Greens have gained 14 Councillors.
- We now have 57 Councillors in total.
- 19% of all Green wins have been Young Green candidates.
- Over 25,000 people voted for a Young Green candidate.
- Young Green candidates won 50% of seats they stood in.
- Target candidates won 75% of their seats
- The largest lead goes to Cate James-Hodges, who won the Stroud Central by-election with 2,166 votes, an incredible 1,367 lead over Labour!
We are immensely proud of every young person who stood as a candidate and/or helped campaign for us in these elections.
Young people standing for radical and progressive change are continuing to break records. We know all our Young Green Councillors will work hard for their residents, and we can’t wait to see what they achieve.
Wherever young people’s lives may take them, the Young Greens are there to represent and advocate for their needs, views and wants, championing the rights of students and young people aged up to 30 across England and Wales.
We’re working hard to get more Greens elected. Join us, and let’s make it happen.