Lewisham Young Mayor and Young Advisors
The Young Mayors Team works with the elected Young Mayor, Deputy Young Mayor and Young Advisors to support youth democracy in the borough of Lewisham.
Young Mayor Election 2025
(Far left) Shane Grant (newly elected Young Mayor 2025-26)
(Left) Brenda Dacres (Mayor of Lewisham)
(Right) Leila Thomas (Lewisham Mayoress, CEO of Urban Synergy)
(Far right) Jimaine Lee (newly elected Deputy Young Mayor 2025-26)
Come Play Ball!
The Young Mayors and Lewisham Youth Service is partnering with DSYF (Don’t stop Your Future) , Idris Elba’s Charity which is supporting a tour around London for young people. Sign up if your under 18 to join in a 3 a side basketball tournament. You can also get involved in loads of activities avaible just for young people! Click the Eventbrite link below.
Key data
20
Elected
Elected Young Mayors and Deputy Young Mayors since 2004
10
Thousand
Young people on average every year vote in elections
1
Year
Every Young Mayor and Deputy Young Mayor is elected in office for a year
25
Thousand Pounds
Each Young Mayor is given £25,000 to spend during their tenure
