1 Introduction
The Youth Cabinet and UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) members are young people aged 11 to 18, elected to represent the views of young people in West Sussex.
UKYP members also represent views nationally, attending an annual debate in the House of Commons in London.
Members attend events informing them about important social and political issues. They gather the views of other young people using online surveys, and campaign for changes by producing films, blogs and other media.
Recent projects and campaigns that the groups have worked on include:
- recycling, concessionary travel and university fees (national campaigns)
- radicalism and extremism
- Curriculum for Life: First aid in schools (PDF, 163KB)
- Takeover Challenge Day
- Make your Mark - a worldwide youth consultation, including Tackling Knife Crime and Votes at 16 campaigns
- Sussex Police Independent Advisory Group - a UKYP member currently attends a quarterly group meeting at Sussex Police to provide a young person’s perspective on topics being discussed
- Young Carers awareness campaign.
You can find out more about the latest projects and news on their blog.
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The groups meet monthly. Read the minutes of our recent meetings:
3 How to get involved
Getting involved with the Youth Cabinet and UK Youth Parliament is a great way to make new friends, learn new skills and make a difference for other young people in West Sussex.
To contact us or to get involved complete our online form.
"Being in the Youth Cabinet has given me opportunities I could only dream of having. I feel like I have power in my county through being able to make a difference."
"Being part of the West Sussex Youth Cabinet has increased my confidence and ability to work well together. I enjoy every meeting and hope to continue it next year."
"What I love about being in the Youth Cabinet is that my voice is heard and that I've got to meet so many different people. The cabinet is composed of various people from various areas and it is amazing how similar the areas are to each other, and their issues. I love the campaigning we do, many of which I want to tackle."
4 Youth Cabinet elections and members
The Youth Cabinet was formed in 2000 and is a group of 46 young people elected every two years.
The current chair and secretarial roles are filled by:
- Daisy Watson Rumbold (Chair)
- Holly Thompson (Vice Chair)
- Alisha Mafaas (Secretary)
Youth mentors, usually former cabinet members, assist the cabinet by providing practical support and advice. The current mentors are:
- George Bowron
- Farah Khan
- Ellie Roberts
Constituencies are listed in alphabetical order with the names of the Youth Cabinet candidates who were elected in 2020.
Angmering
- Lottie Gaylard
- Vacancy
Barnham and Westergate
- Daisy Watson-Rumbold
- Flora Belcher
Bognor and Felpham
- Alex Ryder
- Vacancy
Burgess Hill
- Max Overington
- Martha Rayner
Chichester
- Alice Roberts
- Edelyn Ilaria Spina
- Anna Irvine-Capel
Crawley
- Malachi Furamera
- Caleb Walker
- Alisha Mafaas
- Anah Zakeer
Durrington
- Vacancy
- Vacancy
East Grinstead
- Vacancy
- Ruby Doyle
Haywards Heath
- Lylian Nunoo
- Grace Tingley
Horsham
- Ayse Parlak
- Faune Steward
- Maddie Sweet
- Sophie Light
Lancing
- Raphaella Badua
- Archie Piatt
Littlehampton
- Vacancy
- Vacancy
Manhood
- Jorja Lindridge
- Rosie McFaul
Shoreham
- Vacancy
- Vacancy
Southbourne
- Katarina Hill
- Kieran Turnbull
Steyning and Storrington
- William Orrell
- Sasha Nursten
Westbourne
- Lewis Rayner
Worthing
- Noah Allan
- Lilah Bulosan
5 UK Youth Parliament elections and members
The UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) elects 364 young people from across the UK. You can find out more on the national UKYP website.
West Sussex has eight elected members. Elections take place annually and the following Members of Youth Parliament (MYP) and Deputy Members of Youth Parliament (DMYP) are currently in place:
Chichester and West Arun
- Harley Collins MYP
- Hollie Jones DMYP
Crawley and East Grinstead
- Rishi Parekh MYP
- Iffat Rahman DMYP
East Arun, Adur and Worthing
- Maxwell Dwyer MYP
- Holly Thompson DMYP
Horsham and Mid Sussex
- Erin Masterson MYP
- Joseph Bensusan DMYP