Congratulations to Kaycee de Belen who, with over 2,600 votes, has been elected as the first female Young Mayor of Newham. It was a fantastic night in East Ham Town Hall as outgoing Young Mayor Joshua Adejokun, handed over to Kaycee. Kaycee said: "Thank you to all my supporters throughout the campaign that helped me achieve my goal.

"I am so proud and excited to be the new Young Mayor of Newham and be the voice for young people in our borough.

"I am looking forward to reducing youth crime, creating better youth opportunities and focusing on education."

Look forward to working with you in the YMN!

Record turnout in Lewisham...

52% turnout in the election for Young Mayor of Lewisham - continues to go from success to success...

Young Mayor of Newham 2009

Voting has started for the Young Mayor elections in Newham. After a primary election earlier this month, Newham's young people have chosen fifteen candidates to go forward to the next round of voting.

Outgoing Young Mayor Joshua Adejokun urged everyone aged 11 to 17 in Newham to vote 'to make sure your views, hopes and aspirations for the borough can become reality'. Adult Mayor Sir Robin Wales is also supporting the ballot. Young people can vote in schools, colleges and Connexions centres.

You can see the candidates' manifestos and video statements online at http://www.newham.gov.uk/youngmayor/elections/. The winning candidate, along with the youth council, will represent the views of young people across the borough, and has a key role deciding on local priorities and advising the council.

Results are expected on Thursday night, and will be published here as soon as we know!