The Mayor of Slough is Councillor Amjad Abassi.
The deputy mayor is Councillor Balwinder S Dhillon.
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.
If you would like the mayor to attend an engagement, please contact the Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Theresa Carter.
Telephone 01753 875001 or email mayor@slough.gov.uk.
Mayoral invitations
All invitations should be made through the mayor's office on 01753 875001. The mayor's executive officer can advise on the availability of the mayor prior to a booking being made. After confirming availability, you can download the form below. Alternatively, we can send the form via post or fax.
Completion of the form may not guarantee the mayor's attendance. You will be notified as to whether the mayor is able to attend your event within a few days of receipt of the 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.