New Leader and Cabinet announced

Councillor Sagal Abdi-Wali, Leader of Camden Council

Councillor Sagal Abdi-Wali, Leader of Camden Council, said: 

“Camden has been my home for 35 years. It is the place that gave my family sanctuary, that welcomed us, and that has shaped so much of who I am, what I stand for and what inspired my commitment to public service and to working for the community that welcomed us.

“Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with so many different communities across our borough and through this I have gained invaluable insights into what makes Camden such a unique place. I have seen not only the diversity, strength and resilience of our residents, but also the challenges and deep inequalities they continue to face.

 “And it is because of those experiences that I stand committed to working day and night to fight for social justice and to deliver meaningful change that will support our community’s access to the best opportunities, enabling them to have better and brighter futures.

“I want to build on the amazing work delivered in previous administrations, because despite great successes, there is more work to be done, and we know that our communities are facing unprecedented challenges.

“We continue to see rising demand for council services, families being deeply impacted by the cost-of-living crisis, and deepening inequalities in our communities, and we cannot allow this to continue and that is the reason why I choose to be a councillor. It is our duty to ensure that we improve the lives of our residents.

“That means continuing to invest in youth opportunities, welfare support, affordable and good quality housing, neighbourhood services, community safety, food security, and pathways into good employment. We will work to ensure that the council remains financially resilient so that we can continue delivering the highest quality services and support for our residents. 

“We must also work together to protect the social fabric of our borough tackle the rise in divisive politics and the attempted erosion of community cohesion and protect the social fabric of our borough.

“Camden is one of the most diverse places in the country and has always been shaped by migration, diversity, activism and solidarity. This is one of our greatest strengths, not something we merely tolerate, but something we will actively value and protect.”