Young Mayor of Lewisham
Lewisham has appointed its new Young Mayor and Deputy Young Mayor for 2026-2027 to represent young people.
Lewisham Council appointed Tyrese Gale as Young Mayor and Izzy McDonald as Deputy Young Mayor for 2026-2027 at a council meeting in May 2026. They will serve a one-year term as spokespersons for young people and advise the Mayor and Council, continuing a programme established in 2004.
This follows a proposal made in March 2026 by the previous Young Mayor, Shane Grant, for a Lewisham Youth Enterprise Hub. Presented at a Mayor and Cabinet meeting, the initiative has a proposed budget of £25,000 to support entrepreneurial skills for young people aged 14 to 21, or up to 25 for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Key facts
- Tyrese Gale and Izzy McDonald were appointed Young Mayor and Deputy Young Mayor for 2026-2027 in May 2026. Source
- They were appointed at a Lewisham Council meeting on May 20, 2026. Source
- The Young Mayor and Deputy Young Mayor serve a one-year term. Source
- In March 2026, Young Mayor Shane Grant proposed a Lewisham Youth Enterprise Hub. Source
- The proposed budget for the Youth Enterprise Hub is £25,000. Source
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