What does Steve Bullock, elected Mayor of Lewisham say?

"Winning Beacon Status is recognition that we take the concerns of young people seriously.

"To me it is important we engage with young people and involve them in democracy and decision making.

"Like many councils Lewisham's town hall is largely filled with older politicians, so getting teenagers and young people involved makes a real difference to how we see the borough.

"Here we have seen a real injection of bright and fresh ideas for which I am grateful.

"It is exciting that our successes and innovative ideas are going to be spread across the country and even abroad.

"I can see the benefits a directly elected young mayor brings and would like to see one in every council in the country."