Niclas Want, aged 18 from Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg was elected Youth Mayor 2017-18 and stated: “It has been fantastic to see the high turnout, and young people getting engaged with the vote. I am excited to be working with the Council and young people across the Vale in the next year.”
Daley Chapman, aged 16 from Barry Comprehensive, was elected Deputy Youth Mayor 2017-18 and said: “I am happy to be re-elected and the number of votes cast this year. I am looking forward to visiting young people across the Vale and listening to their views.”
Elections had been held during Local Democracy Week (9th-13th October) across the Vale of Glamorgan in schools, youth clubs and youth organisations. Young people aged 11-25 had the opportunity to vote. This is the fourth year the Vale Youth Service have run the election campaign, and 4766 young people voted. What a great turn out!
The new Youth Mayor and Deputy will work with the Youth Cabinet and young people across the Vale for the next year.
