Friday 31st January 2014

On Friday 31st January 2014 I was visited by a photographer who is in the process of capturing all the London Mayors photographs for a future exhibition. Ian Atkinson, international award winning photographer, brought his equipment and spent time in my parlour. This London Mayors Portrait project has seen him now visit all but four Mayors in London. Here he is at work, caught on camera using a camera................

Police Commendation Ceremony

On Friday the 10th January I was invited to the Chingford Assembly Hall for the Waltham Forest Police Commendation Ceremony. I am immensely proud of our Local officers and the hard work that they do. I listened with huge admiration for the officers who showed such Bravery, devotion to duty and investigative skill.

Tuesday 7th January 2014

I was invited to Harmony Hall in Truro Road to Celebrate Qaed-e-Azam, the Birthday, Xmas & New Year Day celebration for the Founder of Pakistan. This was hosted by the Waltham Forest Senior Citezens Asian Group. Prayers were said and thanks were given.

17th December 2013 Smiling Sessions Christmas Party

On Tuesday 17th December I was invited to Smiling Sessions Christmas Party in Pelly Court, Summit Rd. Everybody joined in singing their favourite Christmas songs.

Seasons Greetings!

As first citizen of this wonderfully diverse borough, I’m delighted to wish everyone a very merry Christmas. Regardless of faith or background, the Christmas period can be a time when families can come together, when people’s thoughts turn to kindness and compassion and we are encouraged to consider others a little more than ourselves.


I hope this Christmas time brings you peace and happiness and I also send you my very best wishes for a healthy and successful 2014.



Sheltered Housing Pensioners Group

At 1pm I attended the Waltham Forest social club in the Town Hall Complex where pensioners from the Sheltered Housing Groups within Waltham Forest, met for their Christmas Dinner. The event Co-ordinator, Mr Tommy Anderson met me and the Member of Parliament for Waltham Forest, Stella Creasy.

Carol Concert in The Mall

On Monday 16th December 2013 I went to the Mall in Selbourne Walk where children from some of our primary schools were singing Carols by the Christmas tree. I was a lovely event and members of the public showed their support by offering donations to my two charities. I am supporting the Respiratory unit at Whipps Cross Hospital and William Morris Young Peoples programme.