Mansfield’s new youth mayor, Scarlett Sykes, said she wanted to help young people and make sure their voices were heard.
Scarlett, 15, of Forest Town, who attends The Samworth Church Academy, Mansfield, received a total of 1,292 votes in the election.

James Mycroft (Manor Academy, Mansfield Woodhouse) gained 1,170 first and second preference votes, and Reanna Cooper (Brunts Academy, Mansfield) received 735 first preference votes.

Scarlett, a keen rugby player, coach and referee, wants to increase participation in sport, particularly among young women, and to improve work experience and careers advice by creating better business links in schools.

Mansfield District Council chief executive Hayley Barsby said: “We are pleased that Scarlett will be able to continue the good work that Jake Davis did last year.”

Youth mayor Scarlett Sykes is pictured with Mansfield District Council chief executive Hayley Barsby.