Announcement of Young Mayor and Young Deputy Mayor
The Mayor will announce the appointment of the Young Mayor and Deputy Young Mayor for 2021/22.
Minutes:
The Mayor said that it gave him great pleasure to be able to introduce Nevaeh West-Lawson as Enfield’s new Young Mayor, and Mustafa Berk as the Young Deputy Mayor.
The new Young Mayor, Young Deputy Mayor and Former Young Mayor were unable to attend the Council’s Annual Meeting due to Coronavirus restrictions but would be invited to a ceremony in July 2021.
Announcement of Young Mayor and Young Deputy Mayor
The Mayor will announce the appointment of the Young Mayor and Deputy Young Mayor for 2020/21.
Minutes:
The Mayor said that it gave him great pleasure to be able to introduce Kayhan Ali as Enfield’s new Young Mayor, and Nevaeh West-Lawson as the Young Deputy Mayor.
The Young Mayor, Kayhan Ali,gave a brief speech introducting himself as a 16 year old, attending Kingsmead School, who had lived his whole life in Enfield. He said that he was aware of the many problems young people in Enfield face and that he welcomed the opportunity to work with the councillors to address some of these problems.
The Young Mayor felt that everyone, wherever they lived in the borough, should have access to the same opportunities. He felt that young people should have greater access to apprenticeships. He was particularly concerned about the recent government decision to suspend the free Under 18 Oyster cards and was keen to work with others to reverse this decision. Improving the environment was also a key issue.
The Young Mayor said that he had a passion for politics and hoped that this would be his first step on a journey to becoming Prime Minister. He was proud to represent the young people of Enfield and to be their Young Mayor.
Presentation of Young Mayor and Young Deputy Mayor
The Mayor will announce the appointment of the Young Mayor and Deputy Young Mayor for 2019/20.
Minutes:
The Mayor said that it gave her great pleasure to be able to introduce the new Young Mayor, Okan Gurhan and Deputy Young Mayor, Christevie Ngoma to the Council.
She said that it was going to be a great year and that the young mayors should never give up, should work hard and make their parents proud. She would support young people all the way and hoped that the youth parliament would last for ever.