The Mayor of Slough is Councillor Balwinder S Dhillon.
The Mayoress is Gurpreet Dhillon.
The deputy mayor is Councillor Asim Naveed.
The mayor is the first citizen of the borough and is voted in by fellow councillors at the council's annual meeting in May every year.
The mayor chairs council meetings, and attends many different functions in the borough. These include representing the council:
- at civic functions
- by receiving dignitaries
- by opening events
- by talking to societies
- by visiting schools.
The mayor also hosts visits to the mayor's parlour from various groups and organisations.
The mayor's correct title is The Worshipful the Mayor of Slough. After formal introductions, speakers should refer to him as Mr Mayor.
Mayoral invitations
If you would like the mayor to attend an engagement, please email mayor@slough.gov.uk or call 01753 875001. The Executive Assistant to the Mayor can then advise on the availability of the mayor before the booking is made. When the availability is confirmed you will need to download, complete and return the Mayoral invitation request form. A copy of this form can be posted to you if you are not able to download it.
Returning the completed form may not guarantee the mayor's attendance. You will be informed of the mayor’s availability to attend your event within a week of the receipt of your form.
If you have issues accessing or completing this form, please call 01753 875001.
Protocol
Please visit the Mayor protocol information pages ahead of the Mayor's visit. A copy of this information will be sent when you request the mayor's attendance.