Councillor Irfan Syed
Introduction
Elected Member, Salford City Council (Labour Party Councillor) May 2021 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Representing Walkden South, Salford, England.
Chair- Health and Adults Scrutiny (Salford City Council)
Co-Founder & Director, Visible Outcomes (Embrace Educate Integrate) May 2013 - Present (11 years 2 months)
Visible Outcomes supports community integration, employment, and education in Salford.
Researcher and Trainer, Climate Change May 2012 - Present (12 years 2 months)
Worked with BME communities in Greater Manchester on climate change awareness and research.
Chairperson, Salford Forum for Refugees and People Seeking Asylum June 2011 - Present (13 years 1 month)
Advocated for joint working practices and organized community events for diversity and cohesion.
Executive Board Member (2015) & Chairperson (2011-2013), Salford Interfaith Network January 2011 - Present (13 years 6 months)
Promoted understanding and collaboration between faith groups in Salford.
Engagement Officer, Salford Clinical Commissioning Group June 2016 - June 2018 (2 years 1 month)
Engaged faith groups and BAME communities in health and wellbeing initiatives.
Board Member, NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence September 2017 - April 2018 (8 months)
Specialist BAME Quality Standards Advisory Committee member.
Honorary Researcher in Residence / Visiting Lecturer, University of Salford April 2013 - June 2017 (4 years 3 months)
Managed collaborations and partnerships with the University and partner organizations.
Trustee, CVS Salford (Community Voluntary Service) November 2012 - March 2017 (4 years 5 months)
Supported voluntary sector and community groups in Salford.
Advocacy, Advice & Community Outreach (Mental Health), Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust July 2014 - December 2016 (2 years 6 months)
Member of the Board of Trustees, Big Local Little Hulton October 2013 - 2015 (1 year 4 months)
Worked on community improvement initiatives in Little Hulton, Salford.
Trainer, Equality and Diversity October 2012 - December 2014 (2 years 3 months)
Provided training on equality and diversity to various organizations in Greater Manchester.
Chairperson, Little Hulton and Walkden Unity Group June 2009 - November 2014 (5 years 6 months)
Encouraged community cohesion and received several awards for community efforts.
Governor, Dukesgate Academy October 2012 - October 2014 (2 years 1 month)
Chairman, Healthwatch Salford November 2013 - September 2014 (11 months)
Influenced health and social care services in Salford.
Community Researcher on Climate Change and Sustainability, The Broughton Trust April 2013 - June 2013 (3 months)
Raised awareness about sustainability and climate change among local residents.
Steering Group Member, LINk in Salford March 2012 - April 2013 (1 year 2 months)
Promoted access to local health and social care services.
Project Officer and Volunteer, GM BME Network May 2012 - December 2012 (8 months)
Strengthened communities and tackled inequalities in Manchester.
Honours & Awards
- Salford Advantage Volunteer of the Year Award (2014)
- Mayor of Salford Active Citizen Award (2009 & 2013)
- Volunteer of the Year Award (Heart of Salford) (2012)
- Fairway Champion Award (City West Housing Trust) (2012)
- Runner-Up Community Leading Light Award (2012)
- Inspiring Contribution Award
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A WALK THROUGH THE HISTORY OF WALKDEN
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Contact
Walkden, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Email:councillor.syed@salford.gov.uk M: 07765260453 X: @irfanuk
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