The Milton Keynes Youth Council (MKYC) has elected Tito Adeyale as Youth Mayor and Rohan Ravjee as Deputy Youth Mayor, entrusting the pair with the task of representing young people across the city.
Roles and priorities
As Youth Mayor, Tito will act as an ambassador for children and young people in Milton Keynes, attending civic and community events and chairing MKYC Advisory Group meetings. Tito will also sit on the City Council’s Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee to ensure the views of young residents are heard in substantive decision-making.
Rohan Ravjee will support Tito in the deputy role. He is an experienced member of the youth council, having taken part for the last two years, and brings experience as a student leader and mental health ambassador.
- Mental health — Tito has said tackling the stigma around mental health is a priority.
- Political awareness — Increasing young people’s understanding of and participation in politics is a stated aim.
- Community opportunities — Spotlighting community spaces and activities across Milton Keynes to ensure young people know what’s available.
Background and significance
At 16, Tito is a lifelong resident of Milton Keynes and an active MKYC member. The youth council is made up of elected representatives from across the borough who work together to promote issues affecting young people and to feed their perspectives into council business.
“Congratulations to Tito and Rohan on their election as Youth Mayor and Deputy Youth Mayor. Their enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to representing young people is inspiring. Young people are helping shape the future of Milton Keynes, and I look forward to working with them to ensure their voices continue to influence local decisions and make a real difference across our city.”
The comment above was provided by the Leader of Milton Keynes City Council, Cllr Jane Carr, who welcomed the new appointments and underlined the council’s intention to work closely with youth representatives.
| Position | Holder | Main focus |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Mayor | Tito Adeyale | Mental health stigma, political engagement, community spaces |
| Deputy Youth Mayor | Rohan Ravjee | Supporting representation, youth empowerment, mental health advocacy |
What this means for young people in Milton Keynes
The appointments give young people direct representatives within the civic structure who will raise concerns at scrutiny committee meetings and other forums. MKYC’s presence is intended to shape local policy affecting education, services and community provision by ensuring young people’s voices reach decision-makers.
Residents and organisations keen to engage with the youth council can expect Tito and Rohan to attend public events and advisory meetings where they will highlight priorities identified by young people across Milton Keynes.
