Greenwich elects new batch of young councillors

The votes have been counted and verified and Greenwich has a new set of young councillors after an election for the Greenwich Young People’s Council (GYPC).

On Thursday, 23 GYPC members were welcomed into office during the official election ceremony at Woolwich Town Hall.

Young people from schools and youth hubs were given the opportunity to put themselves forward to join the GYPC, an elected group of young people who represent views of children and young people, and influence decision-making within the council.

This year, 28 nominees took part in a rigorous election campaign, with 23 elected after ballots were cast in participating schools.

There were also 10 candidates to be a member of the Youth Parliament and associated Deputies.

In all, 6,131 votes were cast across schools, with a turnout of 48 per cent.

The GYPC Members of Youth Parliament 2023-2024 are Timi Jibogu and Obed Poto-Poto. Their deputies are Oluwaseunbabara Symone and Samson Agboola.

Pictured top: The new GYPC members (Picture: Greenwich council)