Making a difference for young people in South Tyneside

South Tyneside Youth Council (STYC) are young people from across South Tyneside, aged 11 to 18 years old.

We meet regularly to discuss the issues affecting young people who are living in our borough.

What we do

We campaign for change!

Organising events, debates, and surveys, we gather your views and report back to council decision makers.

Latest campaign

Our new campaign for 2026-28 is ‘Crime and Safety’ receiving 850 votes from South Tyneside Young People in the Have Your Say ballot.

South Tyneside Youth Council will be exploring this topic further with schools and community groups, updates to follow.

Previous campaigns

Click on the icons below to access previous years campaigns and resources.

Fun at STYC

We are serious about listening to your views and making real change for young people living in South Tyneside but we're also serious about having fun!

We take part in team building days or just have some social time out for a meal or chill at the beach.

Meet MYP Lewis!

Lewis Morton is our Member of Youth Parliament (MYP) for South Tyneside, as elected in March 2026. He represents the voices of young people living in South Tyneside both locally and Nationally.

Lewis is a year 10 student currently studying for his GCSE’s at Harton Academy. He also volunteers at the Newcastle Eagles basketball where he helps people the best he can.

“I will make sure decisions reflect real lives, not empty promises. I will push for stronger support for young people's mental wellbeing, so no one feels they must suffer in silence. I will turn young people's voices into action.”

Lewis Morton - MYP for South Tyneside

Sophia Jameson - Deputy MYP for South Tyneside

Meet Deputy MYP Sophia!

Sophia Jameson was elected as Deputy MYP for South Tyneside. She supports Lewis and the rest of STYC on ensuring voices of young people are heard.

Sophia is a Year 9 student at Whitburn academy. She is very passionate about working with young people and regularly volunteers at her local squash clubs.

“I am determined to make young people’s views and opinions are heard and look forward to working with Lewis and the other members of STYC on important issues”.

Meet the STYC team and your representatives!

Our area representatives act as a point of contact and voice for young people attending schools and/or living in the area they represent.

Representing Jarrow School:

  • Momna Naseem

  • Isla Butler

  • Amari-Rose Leonard

Representing St Joseph’s Catholic Academy:

  • Olivia Hyslop

Representing St Wilfrid’s RC College & St Wilfrid’s RC College Sixth Form:

  • Gurmilan Kaur

  • Dominika Mis

  • Emily Peel

Representing Harton Academy & Harton Academy Sixth Form:

  • Rachael Coldwell

  • Divine Okorie

  • Katie Moor

Representing Mortimer Community College:

  • Henry Grey

  • Sonny Kerrigan

Representing Whitburn C of E Academy sixth form:

  • Gabriella Pick

  • Rosa Loughlin

Use your voice

Do you have an issue, concern or comment about the community you live in?

Get in touch with us using our online form and we'll see what we can do to help!