Youth cabinet

Thurrock's Youth Cabinet is a group of 11 to 19 year-olds who work to make Thurrock a better place for young people.

The Youth Cabinet was set up to give the young people of Thurrock a voice. Youth Cabinet members regularly meet with councillors, council officers and other decision makers to give their views on:

• youth activities
• school curriculum
• mental health
• plastic pollution
• police and community safety

Youth Cabinet elected roles for 2022 are:

• Member of Youth Parliament – Lionel Mazithulela
• Chairperson – Lauren Hooper
• Vice-chairperson – Ashley Palipana BCyA

How it works

Thurrock's Youth Cabinet works by:

• holding monthly meetings with guest speakers covering different youth issues
• carrying out surveys to get young people's views
• campaigning on matters affecting youth
• attending and organising events

How to join

If you are a young person who lives in Thurrock or goes to school in Thurrock, you can find out more about Thurrock Youth Cabinet by emailing us below.