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Meet The Council
In Lambeth we are proud to have passionate young people who care about their borough, community and giving young people a voice in civic spaces and wider sectors. Meet our Youth Councillors who currently sit on Lambeth Youth Council and volunteer their time to help make services youth inclusive and representing youth voice in local democracy.
Youth Councillor
Tahira
Martello
I joined the LYC because I want to raise awareness on issues such as racism and xenophobia.
Fun Fact - I love anime, reading and biology is my favourite subject!
Youth Councillor
Serena
Cobbinah
I joined the Youth Council because I became more interested in politics and wanted to make a difference in the borough.
Fun fact - I like to read and write poetry!
Youth Councillor
Tyanna-May
Binns
I joined the LYC because I was especially interested in local politics and was also especially aware of the many civil rights issues faced not only by people in our borough but nationwide. I therefore wanted to join an organisation that would enable me to have a platform to speak for people who are underrepresented and unable to do so themselves.
Fun fact: I love anime and reading!
Youth Councillor
Lloyd
Danquah
Hey! Joining the LYC was one of my new year’s resolutions. I joined to speak out and spread awareness on certain views I care about. I’ve lived in Lambeth my entire life and I feel that this is a good platform for me to help others and learn more about the borough I live in.
Fun Fact - I know over 100+ flags and almost every bus in London!
Youth Councillor
Prisca
Alipio
I joined the lyc because i wanted to get involved in my local political group and have a start in my career.
Fun fact- I'm VERY communist and i make music
Youth Councillor
Inayah
Martello
I joined the Youth Council because children, especially around my own age, are not really listened to by themselves, however in a larger group, I can make my voice heard. Age: 13
Fun fact: I love anime, cats and I really want to be an author when I grow up :)
Youth Councillor
Jaden
Francis
Hi I'm jaden I am 14 and I joined the Lambeth youth council to improve the lives of young people and generations after. I hope to do something like law so I can seek justice for people who have been wronged. I have always wanted to help others but never knew how but ever since I joined the lyc I knew this was the way forward.
Youth Councillor
Theresa
Enemua
Hi! I joined the LYC to share my views on society with other like-minded individuals, who really want to make a difference in the society that we currently live in. I believe that there should be equal opportunities in the world we live in and the LYC has given me a voice to share them
Fun Fact - I have a charity called My Body Is Mine which raises awareness for: sexual assault, female genital mutilation and period poverty.
Youth Councillor
Jacob
Ross
Bio Coming Soon!
Youth Councillor
Joshua
Epelle
Hi! I joined the LYC because I want to change the community for the better. The streets can be dangerous for people and I believe no one should suffer the pain inflicted to people in the past.
Fun Fact- I play Basketball
Youth Councillor/Asst Coordinator
Ricardo
Ennis
Hey! I joined the LYC to find my passion for community engagement and development.I also have a passion for tackling mental health in our young people.
Fun fact - I like all genre's of music.
Youth Councillor
Cavali
Clayton
Hi! I think that the youth council is crucial in our community and london because it makes young voices heard i thought it was a great thing while attending one of my brothers meeting
Fun fact-I watch anime!
Youth Councillor
Tamani
"JC"
Clayton
I joined the council because I want to see a positive change in the community and try to get my voice heard.
Fun fact - I can draw and solve a rubik's cube.
Youth Councillor
Jeminat
Suleman
I joined the Youth council to help young people's voices to be heard and be an advocate for them.
I like binging netflix series and enjoy listening to Dave. He is the G.O.A.T
Youth Councillor
SharnikaeEnnis
I joined the Youth Council to help young people such as myself, have a voice in what happens in their environment Age:13
Fun fact: I love to read books (specifically manga) and I like to write poems
Youth Councillor
Elsie
Bio Coming Soon!