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The votes are in, Raspreet Singh, a student at Barking Abbey School, has been elected as the new Young Mayor of Barking and Dagenham. Raspreet was recently voted into the role by her peers in the Barking and Dagenham Youth Forum, picking up the baton from her predecessor, David Anyanwu.

After being elected, Raspreet said:  

Being elected as the Young Mayor of Barking and Dagenham was an incredibly proud and exciting moment for me. It is a tremendous honour to be selected for this role amidst other highly skilled candidates. I am receiving unwavering support from family, friends, and teachers, which continues to inspire me as they push me to do my best. Also, I am extremely fortunate to have the encouragement and the loyalty of the Barking and Dagenham Youth Forum, without them, I wouldn't be the person I am today, they support me with decisions and continuously guiding me to go above and beyond. I am thrilled to meet amazing new people along my journey and to grasp every opportunity to learn and grow. I have a deep passion for serving my community and am committed to making a meaningful impact and strive to make the most out of this invaluable experience.

Raspreet’s term will run from March 2025 until February 2026, she will work alongside one of the BAD Youth Forum sub-groups to fundraise for their chosen charity, which this year is Richard House Children’s Hospice.  The charity offers respite, family support and end-of-life care for children and young people with life-limiting illnesses. agewho

Raspreet will attend various formal events during her term and represent the voices of young people across the borough on topics important to them.

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