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.
You can apply to be Young Mayor 2026 now..
If you are aged between 13 and 17 years and live or go to school/ college in Lewisham you can stand to be Young Mayor of Lewisham 2026 - all you have to do is complete the candidate pack
Key dates:
Wed 19th Nov - 4.30-6.30pm - Help with your candidate pack at the Civic suite - pop in
Wed 26th Nov - 4.30 -6.30pm - Help with your candidate pack at the Civic Suite - pop in
Friday 28th Nov 5pm - Closing date for submitting your candidate pack - scan and email to katy.brown@lewisham.gov.uk or get in touch to drop in your paper copy
Any questions get in touch! Katy 07957198312
Do you want to be Young Mayor 2026?
Candidate packs are now available here - follow the QR code below
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
