The Mayor's office

Tower Hamlets Mayor

Tower Hamlets Mayor is responsible for many of the ceremonial duties of the council. A new Mayor and Deputy Mayor are elected every year from among the serving councillors in the borough.

It is the Mayor's job to chair council meetings and promote and support the borough through a variety of civic engagements.

The Mayor also represents the Queen as First Citizen of the borough, hosting events and welcoming visitors such as other Royals and the Captains of all ships visiting the local docks.

Mayor's objectives

As an Ambassador for the borough, one of the Mayor's main duties is to raise the profile of the council and to forge links with the private, public and voluntary sector.

The Mayor is also committed to working with other councillors to ensure that the way the council operates is forward looking and modern while respecting Tower Hamlets' wonderful civic history.

The Mayor is committed to serving the people of Tower Hamlets with integrity, striving for prosperity for all.

Current Mayor

The Mayor of Tower Hamlets is Councillor Mohammed Abdus Salique.

Deputy Mayor

Deputy Mayor is Councillor Ahmed Omer.

For more information about Tower Hamlets Mayor, or to contact his office:

Tel: 020 7364 4781/4883
Fax:020 7364 4840
Email: patricia.attawia@towerhamlets.gov.uk