Cllr Muhammed Javed, who has become the first Muslim borough mayor, donned his robes and chain at the meeting in the council chamber at Redbridge Town Hall, High Road, Ilford.
He was elected unanimously across all three parties and follows on from Cllr Chris Cummins who, along with deputy Cllr Felicity Banks, served the borough in 2011/2012 and raised over £40,000 for his chosen charities.
The new first citizen said he was “deeply honoured” to have been chosen, adding that he hopes people from all backgrounds will ”come together” to help him mark the year of once in a lifetime events. [Ilford Recorder] Read more
