Oldham Council is proud to announce that Hassan Ali Jabbar has been appointed as the Youth Mayor for 2026–2027.
Hassan, who hails from Hollinwood, is a former student of Oasis Academy Oldham and is currently completing a mechanical engineering apprenticeship in Rochdale.
Since his election to the Oldham Youth Council in 2024, Hassan has demonstrated a strong commitment to representing young people and creating positive change within his community. Shortly after joining the Youth Council, he was elected as the representative for the Greater Manchester Youth Combined Authority (GMYCA), where his leadership abilities were recognised by fellow members who elected him to the GMYCA Leadership Group.
Hassan has played an active role in a range of initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for young people. He served on the Greater Manchester Police Youth Scrutiny Panel, helping to strengthen relationships between young people and law enforcement, and was a founding member of the Masculinity and Normality (MAN) project. Through this work, he successfully presented a motion on mental health to Full Council and helped to deliver a dedicated wellbeing conference for young men across the borough.
Throughout his youth work journey, Hassan has been passionate about promoting community cohesion and strengthening connections between people from different backgrounds. During his year as Youth Mayor, he will focus on raising awareness of community cohesion and social integration through his Five Pillars of Belonging:
- Welcomed: Creating inviting spaces for all young people.
- Known: Ensuring youth identities and voices are recognised.
- Supported: Providing the scaffolding for young people to thrive.
- Connected: Building bridges across different communities.
- Included: Guaranteeing equitable opportunities for every individual.
Through these pillars, Hassan hopes to leave a lasting legacy of unity and mutual support across Oldham.
Hassan said: “I am excited for my Youth Mayor year and looking forward to meeting as many different people as possible.”
“This year, I would like to bring people together no matter who they are. i want Oldham to be somewhere everyone feels welcomed.”
Role of the Youth Mayor
The role of the Youth Mayor is to represent the young people of Oldham in a formal and civic role.
They are an ambassador for the town and an inspirational role model for young people.
The Youth Mayor shadows the Mayor on Civic engagements and is also a key member of the Youth Council.