The Youth Cabinet is the voice for young people from across the Vale and represent their views to decision makers within the Vale of Glamorgan Council. It is a joint initiative between the Vale Youth Service and the Vale of Glamorgan Cabinet.
Youth Councillors must be residents of the Vale of Glamorgan and are elected from the Vale Youth Forum. There are 7 Youth Councillors who are elected for a minimum of one year. From the Youth Cabinet a Youth Mayor is elected. The Youth Cabinet have monthly meetings which are chaired by the Youth Mayor. The Youth Cabinet meet with VOGC cabinet members and officers. The Youth Cabinet offers young people aged 11-25 challenging opportunities for participation and consultation, involvement in decision-making and volunteering with the aim of improving their community and the lives of those who live there.
