Preston Formally Welcomes First Ever Muslim Mayor By Anthony Gilmour on 20th May 2021
The city of Preston has formally welcomed Councillor Javed Iqbal as its 693
rd Mayor and the first Muslim to hold the role.
His appointment as Mayor comes after Councillor David Borrow held the role for two years due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Councillor Iqbal served as Deputy Mayor throughout 2020/21 and has now become the Mayor following the completion of Councillor Borrow’s term in office.
Born in Pakistan, Councillor Iqbal first moved to the UK in 1968 where he completed his schooling at Brockholes School and Moor Park Avenue’s Sixth Form College.
Preston to welcome first Muslim Mayor Councillor Javed Iqbal has spoken of his honour and privilege as he takes up the role of Mayor for the city of Preston. His appointment comes after Councillor David Borrow held the role for two years due to the coronavirus pandemic. Councillor Iqbal served as Deputy Mayor throughout 2020/21 and has now become the Mayor following the completion of Councillor Borrow’s term in office. Born in Pakistan, Councillor Iqbal first moved to the UK in 1968 where he completed his schooling at Brockholes School and Moor Park Avenue’s Sixth Form College. After a career with the Royal Mail as well as serving in the Territorial Army, Councillor Iqbal was elected to Preston City Council in 2007 representing the St Matthew’s Ward.
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