Charlie Bishop aged 9 from St Pauls Constablee School, Rawtenstall, is Rossendale's new Mini Mayor. More than sixty Year 4 children, from seven primary schools in Rossendale, put themselves forward to be Mini Mayor. Each was asked to write about why they would like the role and what they would do.

Charlie also receives a £75 Argos voucher as a prize.

The Mini Mayor will accompany the Mayor on official engagements and help to encourage young people to take an interest in local democracy.