Youth councillors have been elected to represent the views of young people across Epping Forest district.
A total of 23 representatives, aged between 12 and 17, have been selected to serve on the Epping Forest Youth Council following a month-long election process held at nine schools across the district.
6,183 votes were cast for 48 candidates vying for two-year terms, and the results were announced by Epping Forest District Council chairman, councillor Louise Mead, on Tuesday, March 24.
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Cllr Mead said: "I would like to thank all the candidates, voters and school staff for their enthusiasm, hard work, and support. Your efforts have made these elections one of the most successful on record.
"The candidates worked incredibly hard, campaigning in their schools, presenting their ideas, and encouraging their peers to get involved. Our newly elected youth councillors pledged to their voters that they will provide a strong voice on current and local issues affecting young people in our district.
"They have promised to make a positive difference and work with dedication to achieve their goals."
The newly elected youth councillors for 2026 to 2028 are:
- Chigwell School: Alexia Karras, Ali Sheikh.
- Coopersale Hall School: Gemma Scott, George Simson.
- Davenant Foundation School: Ethan Lovell, Jai Denhard.
- Debden Park High School: Evie Griffiths, Izabele Gulaja.
- Epping St Johns School: Alexander Amoateng, Millie Thompson.
- King Harold Academy: Kai Dixon, Reiss Bartlett.
- Roding Valley High School: Abigail Burger, Grace Buchner.
- Ongar Academy: Charles Hylton, Saffron Obeng-MacCarthy.
- West Hatch High School: Odelya Mavoka, Ruth Kigozi.
- Independent: Daisy-Mae Mead, Freddie Quantrell, Jessica Atwal, Milli Patel, Orient Ainapore.
Epping Forest Youth Council gives young people a platform to raise issues and influence decisions that affect their lives.
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