Youth Mayor: Elections

Lambeth's young people are gearing up for their latest chance to vote-in new representatives.

Elections for this year’s Youth Mayor and Youth Parliament representatives are set to take place this month.

Nineteen people have put their names forward for the elections with 10 vying for the position of Lambeth Youth Mayor. The other nine will be hoping to win enough votes to get elected to the UK wide Youth Parliament.

Schools and youth centres across the borough will be taking part in the elections and anyone aged 11 to 19 who live, work or study in Lambeth can vote. Last year thousands of people took part in the vote, with many registering online to have their voice heard.

Current youth mayor, Darren Tenkorang, will hand over to the new mayor on 1 April after a year in office. He said: “During my time as youth mayor I have been involved in a whole range of exciting projects and opportunities and I look forward to passing on this responsibility to a new representative at the end of this year’s elections.

“Elections are only ever as successful as the number of people voting in them. It’s important for everyone to vote this February because it’s only by having a good turn out that we can be sure the right people get elected to the roles.”

The Youth Mayor and Lambeth Youth Council have a £25,000 budget to help fund youth projects in the borough.

Online and school voting opened on 31 January and youth club voting will take place during half term. Elections close on 27 February and the winners will be announced on 28 February.

To view all candidates and their profiles visit: youthmayor4lambeth