The youth champion was declared after three councillors battled it out to be voted in by students in an election.

Year 13 politics students from Heathside School, Weybridge, listened to presentations by the councillors on how they would represent young people in the borough.

Following questions asked to Councillor Mary Marshall, Councillor Steve Bax and Councillor Janet Turner, the students cast their votes.

Coun Steve Bax won the most votes and was crowned youth champion on Wednesday, October 15.

Councillor Mary Sheldon, portfolio holder for leisure and culture, said: "I am hoping that they [the students] will now be inspired to exercise their right to have their say on issues that affect them in the future, and when the time comes to go out to vote in future elections."