Today’s 100 Pioneering Women of Sussex blog celebrates Nazish Adil, who became the first British Asian female Mayor when elected in Seaford in May 2019.
With a Masters in Law LLM Criminology and an MA in International Relations, Naziah (also known as Pinky), has worked as an Advocate in the High Court Sindh in Pakistan, a lawyer for Human Rights and Legal Aid and a councellor for vulnerable children and adults.
Nazish has lived in Seaford since 20112 and is also manager at Moon of India, the first ever Indian curry house in Seahaven, established in 1978.
She spent her time as Mayor supporting her chosen charities, ‘The Youth Counselling Project’ and ‘The Downs Syndrome Development Trust’.
Nazish Adil
Thank you very much for the recognition .
I highly appreciate it .
Feel humbled .
Jean Cash
So proud of your achievements Pinky . You always made Seafordians feel special at all the events that you attended . I’m glad this has been recognised.
Maggie Wearmouth
congratulations Pinky!
patrick goff
A lovely lady made a busy mayor
Richard Wright
I’m really pleased you’ve been recognised this way. You were a superbly engaged mayor and have done a lot for Seaford and for its Council – and the latter is never an easy job. You’re a breath of fresh air and the town has taken you to its heart.
Jo Stone, Treasurer
The Youth Counselling Project would like to thank Naziah for choosing us as one of her chosen charities for her year in office.
She worked vety hard and enthusiastically to raise over £1800 for us which provided counselling for 4 young people.
Thank you so much for all your hard work.
Helen Howard
Well done Pinky , we need more women like you . You did a great job .
Jaki Tagg
Such a lovely lady,always greets me like a member of her family.. Many Congratulations.
Wendy Platts
Congratulations Nazish. Everyone at Seahaven Hard of Hearing Club was overjoyed when you came to our meetings. You made us all feel happy and light-hearted. We
wish you joy and success in all that you do.
Talal Arif
Love you my Dearest friend,
So proud of you ❤️
Liz Cowlett
A truly community focused mayor, not afraid to roll up her sleeves and get stuck in. A breath of fresh air!!
Gazala yasmin Masuri
Good work Nice dear
GillianSole
Well done Pinky. We miss you and the Moon. One day we will be back got our Friday night catch up! Brian and Gill x
Khuram kiani
So proud of your courage and achievements
Bob Downing
Impressive, which isn’t often the case! You had a tough year, so I hope Seaford sees you back again as Mayor soon, as there was lots of unfinished business you were unable to get your teeth into. Good luck.