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:

• public transport
• school curriculum
• youth activities
• police and community safety
• health
• careers

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 or goes to school in Thurrock, you can apply to join the Youth Cabinet.