Student, 18, one of UK's youngest councillors

Kieran Chambers only finished his A-Levels in the summer

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A university student has become one of the UK's youngest councillors.

Kieran Chambers has been co-opted onto Alveley and Romsley Parish Council in Shropshire.

Mr Chambers, aged just 18 and three months, told members about his strong ties to the community and desire to help improve it.

The University of Wolverhampton undergraduate was one of two candidates to put their names forward to fill the vacancy.

Mr Chambers only finished his A Levels at Bridgnorth Sixth Form this summer, and is now studying a degree in politics and social policy.

While he is a member of the Conservative Party, Mr Chambers will sit as an independent councillor.

 “My grandparents first moved to Alveley together in 1969, and have lived here ever since," Mr Chambers said.

"I have lived in Alveley all my life, and it’s a big part of my identity – I’m very proud to be a local in Alveley.

“I wanted to stand as a parish councillor because it will allow me to give more to the community in a more official capacity.”

Mr Chambers has been active on social media and says he is eager to hear local residents’ views and concerns.

He has already taken up a number of speeding and road safety issues and passed these on to the local policing team.

He said: “Being on the parish council allows me to tie all of that together and obtain tangible, effective results for residents when issues do arise. So that’s what I hope to achieve in this new role.”