May 24, 2005
Hounslow’s
new mayor is Cllr Darshan Grewal.
His appointment was formalized
at last night’s Borough Council meeting (24
May 2005).
Cllr Grewal, who is also
a councillor on the Hounslow Heath ward, joined
the council in 1988 and is a former Executive
Member (representing the regeneration portfolio).
Following the tradition of previous mayors,
Cllr Grewal has chosen two charities to represent.
He hopes to raise much-needed funds for adolescent
services on the Starlight Ward at West Middlesex
University Hospital, and for Friends of Ludhiana,
supporting The Christian Medical College and
Hospital.
Cllr Grewal has lived
in Hounslow since 1988. He is a graduate from
Punjab University and was an international
basketball player for the India team. He is
currently a Governor for The Heathland School
in Hounslow.
Speaking of his appointment,
Cllr Grewal said:
"I am delighted and truly
honoured to take on the role of Mayor of our
Borough. I am looking forward to a year in
which I can do my best to promote the London
Borough of Hounslow, serve our community,
and work towards a safe and harmonious Hounslow.
I also aim to dedicate my time to promoting
and raising funds for local charities.”