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Next Friday, 7th March, LLG will be holding its Leadership Conference online, featuring sessions from distinguished speakers on the most current issues facing those in senior and leadership roles within local authorities. A particular highlight of the afternoon session will be led by Zara Mohammed, former Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain, who will address the challenges faced by women in leadership and the resilience required to succeed.
Zara Mohammed is a master's graduate in Human Rights Law and a Training and Development Consultant. Elected as the first female, first Scottish, and youngest Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) in February 2021, she has made significant contributions to the organisation, which is committed to working for the common good of society as a whole. The MCB encourages individual Muslims and Muslim organisations to play a full and participatory role in public life, with a vision statement of “empowering Muslim communities to achieving a just, cohesive and successful British society.”
Zara is passionate about community change, empowering young people, and enhancing diversity and inclusion both within her communities and beyond. During her tenure, she has addressed key issues impacting British Muslims across mainstream media and publications. She was a keynote speaker at the G20 interfaith summit and featured in Vogue’s list of the 25 most influential women in the UK. After working in the charitable sector for several years, Zara has established a consultancy focused on developing excellence in leadership, improving governance, and advancing equality and diversity in the workplace.
I am eagerly anticipating hearing Zara's insights and learning from her experiences. Her blogs are particularly engaging, and one memorable line stands out: “Life can be hard enough, so forgive yourself for yesterday’s mistakes and be present to today’s opportunity. The week isn’t up yet.”
Aneeka Muneer Sarwar
LLG President
More information about the programme
The programme will commence with Claire Ward, Partner at Anthony Collins, exploring the ways in which lawyers in leadership positions can add value to local government. Following this, Amerdeep Somal, Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman, will discuss the role of the Ombudsman in supporting good governance and ethical leadership. Philip McCourt, Legal Director at Bevan Brittan, alongside Professor Catherine Staite from the University of Birmingham, will provide insights into governance failures and the positive steps that can be taken to avoid them. Later in the day, Simon Goacher, Partner at Weightmans, will examine the implications of whistleblowing for leadership in local government, offering valuable perspectives on accountability and transparency. The conference will conclude with Jacqui McKinley, Chief Operating Officer at Liverpool City Council, discussing resilient leadership and the importance of adaptability, decisiveness, and support during times of crisis and change.
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