The Tendring initiative is being spearheaded by Tendring District Youth Council, which is not associated with Tendring District Council, as part of this week's Local Democracy Week. The theme of Local Democracy Week is "Take Part Take Power". The youth mayor, who will be aged between 10 and 16, will be a figurehead for the youth council.
Stephen Mayzes, 22, leader and founder of the youth council, said: "We will have a campaign in an open-top bus during half-term. We thought we would do this as it helps engage young people and encourages them to have an opinion." Young people aged between 10 and 25 will be eligible to vote.
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