A voice for young people
If you care about the issues affecting young people, or just want to have a bigger say in how things are run in East Sussex, get in touch with your local representative on the East Sussex Youth Cabinet or the UK Youth Parliament.
The back of a Youth Cabinet T-shirt!
East Sussex Youth Cabinet
In November 2007 nearly 17,000 young people across the county voted to elect new members to the Youth Cabinet. This 50% voter turnout was the third highest in the country.
The Youth Cabinet is not run along party political lines. Every member is independent and works around issues that are important to them and their constituents.
Because it is democratically elected it gives you a credible and authoritative voice on local issues.
The members speak for you to people who make decisions that will affect your life – from the police and health service through to Connexions and transport organisations, and everything in between. Members serve for two years, from January 2008 to December 2010.
East Sussex Youth Cabinet members
- Lewes
Katrina Mather
Liam Francis
- Wealden
James Davies
- Eastbourne North
Oliver Beason
- Eastbourne Central
Hannah Sayers
Freddie Poulton
- Hastings
Oliver Fawcett
Jess Hanson
- Rother
Giles Grainge
George Morris
The East Sussex Youth Cabinet
Picture above, left to right:
Back row - Oliver Beatson, Lizzie Vine, Hannah Sayers, Oli Fawcett, Giles Grainge, Jess Hanson, Freddie Poulton, James Davies
Front row, sitting – Rosie Benn, Jason Cross, Tara McCarthy, Liam Francis
UK Youth Parliament
The UK Youth Parliament is not run along party political lines. It represents your views to national as well as local decision makers – people who provide the services and advice that you need, and who are interested in the views and needs of young people.
Nationally there are over 300 elected Members of the Youth Parliament (MYPs), aged between 11 and 18. East Sussex has members for three areas – those Youth Cabinet members with the highest number of votes become Members of the Youth Parliament.
- Lewes and Wealden
Liam Francis, MYP
James Davies, Deputy MYP
- Eastbourne
Hannah Sayers, MYP
- Hastings and Rother
Jess Hanson, MYP
Giles Grainge, Deputy MYP
Have your say
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The Participation Unit can provide more information about the duties and responsibilities of Cabinet members and MYPs, and how to stand for election.
