Mike Hedges AM welcomes news that the Welsh Government is going to legislate to allow 16-17 year olds to vote in Local Government Elections.

Mike Hedges AM welcomes news that the Welsh Government is going to legislate to allow 16-17 year olds to vote in Local Government Elections.



Speaking from his Constituency Office in Morriston, Swansea East AM Mike Hedges said.. ‘I welcome this legislation as it is long overdue; 16 and 17 year olds are people who have a stake in their community and should be able to express an opinion on its future when it comes to elections. I would urge all young people who will become enfranchised through this legislation to exercise their right to vote when it comes along in 2021-22.’







Ministers will legislate to give the vote to 16 and 17-year-olds in local government elections as part of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Bill.

The Bill will also strengthen local authority democracy, accountability and performance and establish a consistent mechanism for collaboration and joint working, including arrangements for transport.

This will empower local authorities to deliver modern, accessible, high-quality public services for – and with – the local communities they serve.