A youth-led movement is calling for Surrey County Council to ban junk food advertising on all council-owned property.

18-year-old Oli Porter, a Bite Back youth campaigner from Surrey, has launched a petition demanding an end to unhealthy food promotion in public places, and he is pointing to Kingston Council's recent ad ban as evidence of local change.

"I walk the short distance between the bus stop and school, and adverts are shoved down my throat at 8am in the morning," Porter said.

Kingston banned junk food advertising on its high streets on 17 June, joining a small but growing group of councils in taking action.

Campaigners now want Surrey County Council to follow suit.

Backing the petition is a new report by Bite Back, based on an investigation into Big Food in schools.

It details how junk food giants like Costa, Starbucks, and Krispy Kreme are infiltrating their brands inside schools.

The report found a Starbucks outlet in a sixth-form college selling drinks with over 48g of sugar, school fundraisers featuring Krispy Kreme doughnuts, vending machines, loyalty cards, and school trips to Cadbury World used to market unhealthy products to students.

"School should not be a place where children are targeted by Big Food companies," said Nicki Whiteman, Interim CEO of Bite Back.

"Too many canteens are filled with sugary drinks, branded snacks and grad-and-go unhealthy food. This has a huge impact on their health."

Porter agrees, saying that in his own sixth form, junk food dominates the canteen.

"The canteen is rigged, junk food wins before we even queue," he said.

"Junk food is often cheaper than healthier options, and with students often having limited money they will go for the cheaper option. We are humans, not profit margins, feed us with care."

Porter says Kingston's recent high street ban on junk food ads is a perfect example of local leadership that other councils should follow.

"It feels incredible to see nearby areas taking action on such an important issue," he said.

"Surrey still has to move forward and ban junk food adverts, not just on council owned space but everywhere.

"Why am I in school studying for my A-Levels being followed by adverts for something I do not want."

The movement is gaining traction, with support from celebrities and parents.

Bite Back is also encouraging residents to download campaign posters and spread the word in communities.

"It has been a huge year for us, seeing what has happened in places like Kingston and Bedford, where local authorities have started burning junk food ads in their respective areas," said Bite Back spokesperson Henry Makiwa.

"We have got huge public awareness and support."

The government is currently reviewing School Food Standards, but Olie wants young people's voices to be heard.

"We are bombarded by junk food adverts, infiltrating our everyday lives. They have to stop targeting junk food ads at young people."