Halton Youth Cabinet (HYC)
Funded by Halton Council.
Halton Youth Cabinet is a group of young people aged 11–18 who are passionate about making a difference in their community.
From environmental campaigns to youth voice on a regional and national level, HYC gives young people the opportunity to speak up, take action and create real change.
Join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month in Widnes & Runcorn!
“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
“Coming to cabinet has really improved my confidence. It’s so nice to actually do stuff and make things happen instead of just talking.”
Campaign Work
What have we been up to lately?
Meet our Youth Workers
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!
