May 19th, 2021.


Following presentations from prospective candidates, elections were recently held at Seaford Head School for a new Young Mayor and Deputy Young Mayor. Joseph Lacy was elected as the new Young Mayor and Erin Franklin as the new Deputy Young Mayor for 2021-2022.

Assistant Head Teacher at Seaford Head School, Dr Wallace, led the elections and was delighted that so many exceptional candidates stood. Joseph’s reasons for standing were because he would like to help make a difference in the local area, he also plans to represent the young people of Seaford and hopes to raise money for a local charity. He will be setting out his plans for his term over the next few weeks.

The appointments will be formally announced at the Seaford Town Council Annual Meeting tomorrow, the 20th of May. The full meeting agenda and meeting details can be found HERE. 

The outgoing Young Mayor, Chanel Pritchard, sent her congratulations, adding; “I would like to wish the new Young Mayor and Deputy all the best. You will be amazing!” Chanel’s first year as Deputy Young Mayor 2019-2020 enabled her to attend civic events and meet many inspiring people. However, Chanel was met by a very challenging year as Young Mayor during 2020-2021 due to the Covid-19 restrictions. Despite this, she managed to raise £1,564 for the Kent Surrey Sussex Air Ambulance by holding a variety of raffles and organising a sponsored bike ride.

Chanel thanked her Deputy, James Jenkins, for his support, the Mayor of Seaford, Town Council officers, her sponsors, and especially her Mum and Dad for helping her to balance her busy schedule and supporting her during the year.

Watch the Town Forum Awards Presentations on the Town Council’s YouTube channel HERE Starting at 1.40pm tomorrow, May the 20th.