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Cllr Louise Upton - Lord Mayor of Oxford 2025-2026
Fundraising for , and Lubna Arshad was born and raised in Oxford.

She achieved a BSC(Hons) in Computer Network Technologies from Manchester and has over 15 years of experience in the IT industry. Lubna's passion for equality and fairness led her to be elected as a City Councillor in 2018, representing Cowley Marsh initially, and later, due to electoral boundary changes, serving Temple Cowley. Lubna Arshad is a former MEP Candidate for the SE Region and has stood

on various committees including Scrutiny Panel and the Planning and Housing Panels. Lubna Arshad has made history as the first woman of colour, first Muslim woman of intersectional background, and the youngest Lord Mayor representing the City. Her achievement is ground breaking and represents significant progress towards diversity, inclusivity, and representation in leadership roles. As a trailblazer for equal representation, Lubna is known for making a difference and advocating for ambitious initiatives to close the gender pay gap and protect religious freedom. She is particularly passionate about supporting young people and eradicating poverty. Her dedication to humanitarian projects and pursuit of justice resonates strongly; she serves as an aspiring role model for fearless change, ensuring that all voices are heard. She believes in love for all, hatred for none.

24/03/2026

Lord Mayor’s Charity Quiz this Friday!!

13/10/2025

Sleeping rough for a night is easy when it is 10*C, no rain and you know that the next night you will be back in your own bed. But doing just that last week I raised over £3000 for people who really are homeless. I got some sleep, and it was lovely to share a bacon butty and a cup of tea at 6.30am with Sasha from the Gatehouse (my Lord Mayor’s charity).

17/07/2025

As the beautiful Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies celebrates its 40th birthday, I had the honour of greeting THE KING as he emerged from his car. Charles III has been involved with the centre since its beginning. Fellow city councillor Mary Clarkson and I chatted to Oxford University VC Irene Tracey over tea in the calm surroundings of the King Charles III garden.

16/07/2025

The Lord Mayoral Bicycle! Look out for me around town on this. (Thanks to the Town Hall keepers for digging it out of the cellars and making it roadworthy!)

14/07/2025

What a wonderful evening of music from the many talented young people in Oxfordshire County Music Service’s Summer Celebration Gala Concert. From the Schools’ Symphony Orchestra to the Youth Choir, it was a real treat, bought together by the indefatigable Emma Coulthard

10/07/2025

I had a second visit to Bury Knowle Park as Lord Mayor - today was to join the thriving Silver Joggers club on their 11th birthday (for a VERY brisk walk over to the CS Lewis nature reserve). And the previous one was opening the Headington Festival last month (in my festival trousers!)

02/07/2025

Thanks to all at Christ Church college for inviting the Lord Lieutenant, the High Sheriff and me to the enchanting Solemn Vespers service in the cathedral to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the college’s foundation.

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