The current Mayor is Councillor Moin Quadri

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Cllr Moin Quadri has taken over from out-going Mayor, Cllr Donna Lumsden, at the annual ceremonial event held on Friday 17 May at an Extraordinary Ceremonial Council.

Cllr Quadri has been a resident of Barking and Dagenham for over 20 years, with strong family and community connections in the borough. Serving as a Councillor since 2014 representing Goresbrook Ward.

Since becoming a Councillor, Cllr Quadri has become an elected Parents Governor at Gascoigne Primary School, fostering educational excellence and parental involvement.

Cllr Quadri’s recent contributions to the governance of Barking and Dagenham have been significant. As Chair of the Pension Committee, he has been vigilant in protecting the financial security of our constituents. His governance experience is extensive, having served as Chair of the Licensing Regulatory Committee, Safer and Stronger Select Committee, and as a member of the Public Accounts and Adult Select Committee, Policy Taskforce Group, Planning Committee, and Living and Working Select Committee.

Cllr Quadri has pledged to represent every community and to contribute to cultivating a positive image of the borough during his term as Mayor, attending all the relevant events and promoting civic pride and will be raising funds to support local charity Future Youth Zone as his chosen charity during his Mayoral year.

Cllr Moin Quadri said of his appointment: “As Mayor, I am dedicated to serving with integrity, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to progress. My vision is to cultivate a stronger, more inclusive Barking and Dagenham, where every voice is heard and valued.

During his Mayoral term, Cllr Quadri’s wife, Shammi Quadri, will support him as Mayoress. He has also selected his son, Master Munif Quadri, and brother, Mr Mamun A Kaderi, to accompany him as Consorts.