Halton Youth
Cabinet
Halton Youth Cabinet brings together young people aged 11–18 to campaign for change, represent their peers and make sure young people's voices are heard by the people making decisions.
Winners of the 2026 Famous Five Award at YKids Believe Awards
Nominated for the BBC Make a Difference “Environmental Award”.
“What I like most about working with the Youth Cabinet and Vibe is the inclusivity and that no one is judged for who they are, for their race or disability or their background. I think that is something I really enjoy.”
Member of Youth Parliament for Halton
Mae Harding
Finlay Venables
Member of Youth Parliament 2024 - 2026
Fin is Halton’s elected Member of Youth Parliament, representing the voices of young people aged 11–18 across the borough. He is passionate about creating a fairer and more inclusive Halton, with a particular focus on accessibility, SEND inclusion, and improving opportunities for young people.
Access4All is Fin’s campaign focused on making Halton a more accessible and inclusive place for all young people, especially those with disabilities and SEND. The campaign looks at the barriers young people face in everyday life — in schools, public spaces, transport, activities, and services — and works to identify what needs to change.
Follow his work on Instagram @finlayvenablesmyp
Deputy Member of Youth Parliament 2024 - 2026
Mae is Halton’s Deputy Member of Youth Parliament, working alongside the MYP to represent the views of young people across the borough. She is passionate about ensuring young people feel supported, listened to, and included, particularly when accessing services that impact their wellbeing and future.
Support4All is Mae’s campaign focused on improving the quality, consistency, and accessibility of support for young people. The campaign explores what good support should look like — from early help and mental health services to education and community provision.
Follow her work on Instagram @maeharding_hyc
Halton’s young people leading the way.
Members take on elected roles to lead meetings, represent different communities and help shape the work of Halton Youth Cabinet.
Chair
FinlayHelps lead meetings, keeps discussions focused and makes sure members have space to contribute.
Vice-Chair
MaeSupports the Chair with leading meetings, keeps discussions focused and makes sure members have space to contribute.
LGBTQIA+ Representative
Ben & KyaChampions LGBTQIA+ young people’s voices, experiences and inclusion.
Disability Representative
HeidiPromotes accessibility, SEND inclusion and better support for young people.
Women’s Representative
AmberRepresents issues affecting girls and young women across Halton.
Environmental Representative
ChloeLeads conversations and action around the environment and sustainability.
Social Media
MaeHelps share opportunities, campaigns and Cabinet updates with young people.
IT & Online Safety
BenRepresents young people’s views on technology, digital wellbeing and online safety.
Turning ideas into action.
Every Halton Youth Cabinet campaign begins with an issue raised by young people. Members then research, plan, consult and work with partners to create change.
Making recycling impossible to ignore.
Binimals was created by Halton Youth Cabinet to tackle littering and make environmental action more appealing to children and young people.
The campaign combines characterful frog-shaped bins, individually themed designs, QR-linked activities and school engagement so recycling becomes something people notice and want to take part in.
Building a Halton where everyone can take part.
Access4All gathers the experiences of disabled and SEND young people and turns them into practical recommendations for schools, services and community spaces.
The campaign focuses on listening properly, spotting needs earlier, improving support and making sure inclusion is visible in everyday practice.
Support that works for every young person.
Support4All builds on conversations with SEND young people and families about what helpful, accessible and respectful support should look like.
Members are developing workshops and activities that allow young people to prioritise accessibility tools, test ideas and shape future services.
Better understanding creates safer schools.
LGBTeach gives schools practical ways to improve LGBTQIA+ visibility, language, learning and support.
Young people guide the campaign so resources reflect real experiences rather than assumptions, helping staff build confidence and pupils feel seen.
“Coming to cabinet has really improved my confidence. It’s so nice to actually do stuff and make things happen instead of just talking.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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No — you don’t need any interest in politics to join HYC. Our campaigns are not political, they focus on issues that matter to young people like the environment, wellbeing and accessibility.
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An MYP (Member of Youth Parliament) is a young person elected to represent the views of young people in their area. They work on campaigns, speak on behalf of young people and can take part in national opportunities like debates and events.
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Absolutely! HYC is all about young people leading the way. If you’ve got an idea, we’ll help you develop it into a campaign and support you to make it happen.
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That’s completely normal! Everyone feels a bit nervous at first, but HYC is a friendly and welcoming space. You can take things at your own pace and get involved as much or as little as you feel comfortable.
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Each session is different, but you can expect a mix of games, discussions and campaign work. We also work on projects, plan events and sometimes have guest speakers — all in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Take a look at our Instagram for some of the things we get up to @haltonyc
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No — HYC is open to any young person. Just sign up through our online form and our Youth Worker Rebecca will be in touch!
Meet our Youth Workers
