Share memories of Councillor Sadiq
Slough Borough Council is calling on residents to share their memories, thoughts and feelings following the death of Councillor Shabnum Sadiq.
Councillor Sadiq was on a trip to Pakistan when she fell ill with COVID-19 and died on Monday (6 April), following complications from the virus.
The council has now set up an official memories page for Councillor Sadiq where people can share photos, memories and messages for Shabnum’s family and friends.
The page can be found here: https://www.memories.net/page/3508/shabnum-sadiq
The council is also calling on residents to show their respect for Councillor Sadiq and her family by placing a light in the front window of their homes at 8pm on Saturday evening (11 April) for 30 minutes.
Councillor James Swindlehurst, leader of the council, said: “We were overwhelmed by the flood of thoughts, messages and memories of Councillor Sadiq which people have shared on social media; this demonstrates how well loved and well respected she was not only in Slough but across the country and the political spectrum.
“In these times when we cannot grieve together in person, we wanted to create somewhere where people could grieve together online, share their memories, share their thoughts and feelings; but most of all where Shabnum’s family could see how loved and respected she was by so many people.”
He added: We are also asking residents to show their respect for Shabnum and their support for her family by placing a light in a front window for 30 minutes on Saturday evening at 8pm. We hope the family will see the lights shining and be comforted by our thoughts and prayers.”
Residents are asked not to place lit candles in their windows because of the potential fire risk.
Councillor Sadiq was on a trip to Pakistan when she fell ill with COVID-19 and died on Monday (6 April), following complications from the virus.
The council has now set up an official memories page for Councillor Sadiq where people can share photos, memories and messages for Shabnum’s family and friends.
The page can be found here: https://www.memories.net/page/3508/shabnum-sadiq
The council is also calling on residents to show their respect for Councillor Sadiq and her family by placing a light in the front window of their homes at 8pm on Saturday evening (11 April) for 30 minutes.
Councillor James Swindlehurst, leader of the council, said: “We were overwhelmed by the flood of thoughts, messages and memories of Councillor Sadiq which people have shared on social media; this demonstrates how well loved and well respected she was not only in Slough but across the country and the political spectrum.
“In these times when we cannot grieve together in person, we wanted to create somewhere where people could grieve together online, share their memories, share their thoughts and feelings; but most of all where Shabnum’s family could see how loved and respected she was by so many people.”
He added: We are also asking residents to show their respect for Shabnum and their support for her family by placing a light in a front window for 30 minutes on Saturday evening at 8pm. We hope the family will see the lights shining and be comforted by our thoughts and prayers.”
Residents are asked not to place lit candles in their windows because of the potential fire risk.
