The Milton Keynes Youth Mayor is Zara Butt

The Milton Keynes Youth Council elected a new Milton Keynes Youth Mayor Zara Butt on the 5 July 2025.  

Youth Mayor's Biography

Hi, I’m Zara! I’m the Youth Mayor of Milton Keynes for the 2025 to 2026 term.

I’m someone who likes to keep myself busy through books, sports, art, music and, of course, my work with the Youth Council! I was first elected into the MK Youth Cabinet in 2022, where I quickly fell in love with our mission to improve the experience of young people in Milton Keynes. Throughout my time in MKYCAB/MKYC, I’ve met some incredible people and learned so much about myself and those around me, which has helped me achieve this role.

I am incredibly excited to be working with the youth of Milton Keynes to make a difference and improve their lives. It is my goal to raise awareness about the issues faced by young people today, particularly youth crime and the lack of representation in culture, media & sport. By identifying the underlying causes of these challenges, we can come together to address them, empowering ourselves to live our lives to the fullest and enjoy every moment! I can’t wait to see what we can accomplish in the coming year and the many years ahead.

Role of the Youth Mayor

The role of the Youth Mayor is to engage and attend social events as a representative and to raise the profile and voice of young people within the city. The Youth Mayor will be a representative on the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee of Milton Keynes Council. They will also chair Advisory Group meetings.

Calendar of Engagements

Below is a list of engagements that the Youth Mayor will be attending.

If you would like the Youth Mayor to attend an engagement, please complete the booking form.

Note: The Youth Mayor is only available for engagements after 5.30pm (weekdays) and all day on Weekends.