Wandsworth Youth Mayor
The Youth Mayor and Deputy collaborate with The Mayor of Wandsworth, Wandsworth Youth Council and Wandsworth Children’s Services to align priorities for children and young people within the borough, while engaging with community organisations to highlight their work.
They champion youth causes within Wandsworth and empower young people by providing a platform to voice their opinions.
2025/26 Mayor and Deputy Youth Mayor
This year's Youth Mayor is Kwasi Agyekum-Koranchie.
This year's Deputy Youth Mayor is Sophia Dyson.
Benefits of the role
The role of Youth Mayor offers a variety of personal and professional benefits for young people, including:
- A powerful platform to grow as leaders and make a lasting impact
- Invaluable experience for the future from networking and speaking
- Increase in confidence and self-esteem
- Initiating projects and advocating for issues affecting young people to positively contribute to the community
- Becoming a role model for other young people
- Empowering others by giving them a platform to express their opinions
Election process
The Youth Mayor and Deputy are elected from the existing Youth Council.
- Members of the Youth Council who wish to be considered submit expressions of interest
- Candidates create their vision statements for the mayoral year
- Youth Mayor hustings are held - candidates share their key priorities and answer questions from young people
- Youth Council members cast their votes
- Youth Mayor and Deputy are announced
- Official announcements take place at the Mayoral Ceremony.
Book the Youth Mayor
You can request the Youth Mayor and/or Deputy to attend your event.
The availability of the Youth Mayors and Youth Council members is limited as they are still in full time education.
How to book
Complete the Youth Mayor booking form as soon as possible, and at least 14 days before your event. Return it to youth.mayor@wandsworth.gov.uk.
We aim to get back to you within five to ten working days, as our Participation Lead needs to speak with young people and gather their availability.