THE number one issue as voted by more than 7,000 young people from across Devon can be revealed.

During March, thousands of the county’s young people voted in the Make Your Mark ballot.

And Devon County Council have revealed that ‘Places to go, things to do’ was the top issue.

Young people took part in schools, colleges, and youth groups, while others voted online.

A fifth of those who took part made their top priority ‘Places to go, things to do’, which centred on the belief that all young people in Devon should have affordable activities and places in our local areas; somewhere to go with friends for fun, relaxation and to try new things.

Mental health and public transport came second and third in the ballot, receiving 16 percent and 13 percent of the votes respectively.

Speaking about the top issue, one Devon Youth Council member said: ‘This is such an important topic.

‘There’s nothing to do for young people in so many places in Devon; we’re just stuck at home.

‘So, it would be great to see this improve.’

A spokesperson for Devon County Council said: ‘The Devon Youth Council will be meeting in May to start planning their campaign around how this issue can be improved in Devon.

‘If you would be interested in contributing ideas to this campaign, please email [email protected].’