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Reema Ahamed, who is studying politics, philosophy and sociology at Collyer’s in Horsham, was thrilled to be voted in.

She said: “I oversee what everyone does, I lead meetings, I lead conversations and I’m kind of a direct bridge be West Sussex Youth Cabinet and West Sussex council.”

Reema’s education began at St. Peters Primary School in Ardingly and continued at Warden Park Secondary Academy in Cuckfield.

Reema Ahamed from Haywards Heath is thrilled to be appointed as the chair of the West Sussex Youth Cabinet

Her current aim is to become a lawyer. She said: “I think I’ve had that idea since about Year 9 when we were picking our GCSEs

Collyer’s student, 17, becomes West Sussex Youth Cabinet chair: Reema from Haywards Heath wants to make a difference