Yakub Patel of Bharuch becomes first Gujarati Mayor of Preston, England

May 24, 2023 World 449 Views

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Gujarat-born Yakub Patel has been elected as the new mayor of Preston in the county of Lancashire, UK. Jacobs was previously a councilor and an active member of the local community. Born in Bharuch district of Gujarat, he moved to UK in 1976 after graduating from MS University, Baroda.

British media reported that Yakub Patel has taken over as the new mayor of Preston, a city in the county of Lancashire in northern England whose mayoral tradition dates back to the 14th century. “I have strong ties to the city where I began my career with Preston Corporation in 1979,” Yacoub said after taking over as mayor. He was then elected as a Labor Party councilor for the city’s Avenham ward for the first time in 1995, becoming the first Muslim councilor in the history of Preston City Council. Involved in politics since the age of 10, father was a member of the Indira Gandhi government.

According to Preston City Council, Jacobs has always been involved with local community organisations. A statement from the council said, “His focus has always been on making a positive difference in the community in which he lives. Jacob’s passion is serving his family and the community he represents.”

Jacobs had a long association with the Preston Corporation in the UK. He held the roles of Revenue Inspector, Traffic Inspector, Assistant Chief, Chief Inspector and Operations Manager before retiring in July 2009. He has also worked with city bus operator Preston Bus in roles including board of directors, health and safety representative and ACT union president.

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