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Bradford's new Lord Mayor makes history

A Bradford Councillor today became the country's first female British Muslim Lord Mayor.

The new Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Naveeda Ikram The new Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Naveeda Ikram

Councillor Naveeda Ikram took on the role in a ceremony at City Hall.

And she announced that Bradford's Marie Curie Cancer Care and disabled people's charity Bradnet will be the recipients of her year-long appeal.

She said: "I'm delighted to have chosen two charities whose work helps and supports local people. Money raised from my charity appeal will stay in Bradford to support the wonderful work carried out in the district by Marie Curie Hospice Bradford and Bradnet."

Councillor Val Slater was made the Deputy Lord Mayor of Bradford.


Comments (10)

24/05/11

stansfairy says...

Many Congratulations to the new Lord Mayor and the new Deputy Lord Mayor on there appointment. Both the chosen charities are a very worthy cause.

24/05/11

mrs walker says...

The hat and ruffles are a bit 'Pirates of the Carribean' - very fetching! :-)
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Really pleased that we've got two women in these top civic roles. It sets an excellent example.

24/05/11

Respect For All says...

mrs walker wrote:
The hat and ruffles are a bit 'Pirates of the Carribean' - very fetching! :-)
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Really pleased that we've got two women in these top civic roles. It sets an excellent example.
Hear hear!... let's hope they can make a positive mark on the City...God knows we need one! :)

24/05/11

spinnekop says...

A unique oppertunity for Mrs Ikram and Val Slater to bring a breath of fresh air and a new perspective to Bradford and its troubles. i wish them all the best.

24/05/11

onemorewonthurt says...

We are all doomed.

24/05/11

bradford rose says...

Let's hope Val Slater makes a better job of being deputy mayor than she does of being a councillor.

24/05/11

scanipoos says...

congratulations Val. Hope we still see you here abouts at Rhoydes .

huge-rule... capcha ..fitting

24/05/11

jacko99 says...

.......more curry houses in Bradford under the new mayor. actually, she looks as though she's dressed up to go on Panto at the Alhambra !

24/05/11

jacko99 says...

..........whats that snake doing hanging from her hat ?

25/05/11

Filthy Poor says...

jacko99 wrote:
..........whats that snake doing hanging from her hat ?
The Serpent symbolizes 'wise council'.


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