Bridgend Youth Council
This body gives young people a voice in Bridgend county borough. If you identify an important issue that affects the area’s youth, we’ll fight to make it happen.
Raise an issue that affects young people
To raise an issue or express an opinion about your area, contact us via the below details.
Contact
Email:
youthcouncil@bridgend.gov.uk
Bridgend Youth Council’s composition
It consists of a mayor, cabinet members and teams of youth councillors. It is set up and run by local young people, and is an entirely separate entity from Bridgend County Borough Council. Megan Stone is this year’s Youth Mayor, and the Deputy Youth Mayor is Tino Kaseke.
Current Cabinet Members
Eco and Sustainability - Max Williams
Education – Xander Payne
Equalities – Cameron Richards and Megan Lambert
Youth Wellbeing – G
Social Media - Vacant at present
UK Youth MP for Bridgend - Megan Stone
Current Priorities
Youth Mayor – Megan Stone
Her 3 main priorities for her term are:
- Sustainability for the future
- Education of Democracy and UK politics in schools
- Tackling Youth Violence through prevention programmes
Deputy Youth Mayor – Tino Kaseke
His 3 main priorities for his term are:
- Youth mental Health Awareness and support in schools
- Educational prevention to bring an end to racism and injustice
- Supporting LGBTQ+ Rights
Join Bridgend Youth Council
The youth council meets monthly at Bridgend Civic Offices. You could join if you’re aged 11 to 25, and want to make a difference for young people. Learn more via the details below:
Contact
Youth Development
Bridgend County Borough Council
Email:
Lois.Sutton@bridgend.gov.uk
Address:
Lois Sutton,
Children’s Rights and Participation Worker,
We are also on Social Media
Facebook – The Bridgend Youth Council
Instagram – bridgendyouthcouncil1