Mayor's Cadet
Barnet Council is expanding its Mayor's Cadet selection to include diverse youth organisations.
Barnet Council decided in July 2025 to broaden the selection process for its Mayor's Cadet, an initiative involving a cadet in civic events. This decision means the cadet will now be appointed from a diverse range of uniformed youth organisations, including Navy, Army, Royal Air Force, Police, Fire, and NHS cadets, as well as other groups.
The expansion of the Mayor's Cadet selection followed a joint motion introduced by Councillors Barry Rawlings and Peter Zinkin at a Barnet Council meeting. This initiative builds upon a longstanding relationship established by council resolution in 2003 with the Sea Training Corps Training Ship Broadsword, Hendon Unit.
Key facts
- Barnet Council decided in July 2025 to broaden Mayor's Cadet selection. Source
- Selection now includes Navy, Army, RAF, Police, Fire, NHS cadets and other uniformed youth groups. Source
- Councillors Barry Rawlings and Peter Zinkin introduced the joint motion. Source
- A council resolution in 2003 established the relationship with Sea Training Corps Training Ship Broadsword. Source
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