Current Mayor of Surrey Heath
Councillor Sarbie Kang was chosen as the 52nd Mayor of Surrey Heath at the Annual Meeting of Surrey Heath Borough Council on Wednesday 15 May 2024.
Cllr Kang is a councillor for the West End & Bisley ward.
At the Mayor-making ceremony, Cllr Kang was sworn in as Mayor of Surrey Heath for the forthcoming year - receiving the Mayoral chain of office.
Cllr Kang succeeds the previous Surrey Heath Mayor, Cllr Pat Tedder.
A resident in Surrey Heath for the past 28 years and working in the financial services sector, Cllr Kang is married to Dr Nirmal Kang and has three children.
Dr Nirmal Kang will be accompanying Cllr Kang during her Mayoral term of office.
Since her election in 2023, Kang serves on various committees, including External Partnerships and Performance & Finance Scrutiny.
Cllr Kang said: “It is a great honour to be the 52nd Mayor of Surrey Heath and a unique opportunity to be an ambassador for our borough on its 50th anniversary, representing all residents.
"I see this special 50th anniversary year of Surrey Heath Borough Council as an exciting opportunity for me, in bringing the community together and fostering a spirit of unity and collaboration.
"Surrey Heath has a bright future, and I am committed to working tirelessly to encourage all residents to make it a safe, environmentally friendly, and inclusive borough for all.
"I will grab the opportunity with both hands to not only raise the profile of two very worthwhile charities, but also the much-needed funding they require to allow them to continue their incredible work. I hope everyone can join me to help raise as much as we can over the next 12 months.”
Cllr Louise Ashbery, who represents Heatherside ward, was appointed Deputy Mayor.
Photo credit: Alan Meeks