Mansfield’s new youth mayor is Jake Davis, of The Brunts Academy in the town.

Jake (15) was elected following what he described as an exciting but nerve-racking count at Mansfield Civic Centre.

He polled a total of 1,306 votes from pupils at local schools.

His main manifesto aim was to help students to access quality work experience and career advice.

Runner-up Ryan Guy, from Meden School, Warsop, gained a total of 1,021 votes. Rebecca Kerrison, of The Samworth Church Academy, Mansfield, received 709 votes, and Ebony Maddison, of All Saints’ Academy, Mansfield, received 538 votes.

Jake, who took over from Anna Rigby, of The Samworth Church Academy, said: “I am looking forward to getting my points across, making a difference to the community and helping people.

“I am also interested to see how the council works.”

Jake is pictured with interim chief executive Hayley Barsby.