The Mayor's Cadet
The term cadet is often used to refer to those training in the military or emergency services. At Neath Port Talbot Council, the Mayor’s Cadet is selected from other uniformed clubs/groups.
We are inviting organisations to nominate a young person to serve as the Mayor’s Cadet. The role will last for the next 18 months - the rest of this civic year to May 2026 and the following civic year to May 2027.
The formal duties of the Mayor’s Cadet are to support the Mayor as and when appropriate in his/her civic duties.
The Mayor’s Cadet brings:
- a visible association with local young people who participate in the activities of local uniformed clubs/groups
- positive public perception
- a role which is an honour for those selected
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Apply to become the Mayor's Cadet
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We will need:
- the Cadet's name and date of birth
- the address of the Cadet's parent or guardian
- the parent or guardian's email address and phone number
- a statement from the applicant about why they want to become the Mayor’s Cadet (no more than 300 words)
- a signed endorsement from the adult leader of a uniformed organisation (no more than 300 words)
The minimum age for the Mayor’s Cadet is 14 years and no older than 18 years at the start of the civic year
Please submit your application by 12 midday on the 3rd October 2025.
