Fiyaz Mughal, local Liberal Democrat councillor for Noel Park, was named this weekend an officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen’s birthday honours list for his services to the voluntary sector.

Cllr Mughal, the director and founder of Faith Matters, has dedicated 14 years to working in the voluntary sector. Earlier this year he was named as special advisor to the Liberal Democrat leader on Interfaith and Preventing Radicalisation and Extremism.

Cllr Robert Gorrie, Leader of Haringey Liberal Democrats, comments:

“Fiyaz’s work in the critical sphere of encouraging respect and understanding across faith boundaries is of particular importance here in Haringey. This well deserved recognition will provide a boost to this important challenge for our community.”

Lynne Featherstone MP adds:

“This is fabulous news and fantastically well deserved. Fiyaz has been working tirelessly to increase community cohesion and prevent violent extremism in the UK and it’s great that his work is being so well recognised. Well done Fiyaz!”

Cllr Fiyaz Mughal comments:

“I am deeply honoured and humbled to receive this award, which in the end is a testament to the communities that have worked with me. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with so many good people.”