Our congratulations to Cllr Maria Lovell as she has been made a Member of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2021 in recognition of her work supporting Luton’s African community during the Covid pandemic.
She said, “I’m so delighted about my MBE in the #QueensBirthdayHonours list. My mum would be over the moon and I know she’s watching from above. It couldn’t have happened at a better time. This is for love of community.”
Being a former Mayor of Luton (2020-21), she describes herself as a proud Lutonian and proclaims “I love our diverse and dynamic town”. She was only the second black woman and the first of African background to hold mayoral office in the town.
Revd Canon David Lawson, Chair of GRASSROOTS Luton said, “I am in no doubt that her leadership and service to the community of Luton is invaluable. In particular, we have valued her contributions and support to the Fairtrade campaign being led by GRASSROOTS in Luton. We pray that she continues to go from strength to strength and indeed greater things lie ahead!”
Read her fully story here. https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/news/Pages/Councillor-Lovell-awarded-MBE.aspx
Cllr Maria Lovell supporting GRASSROOTS led Fairtrade Campaign in Luton as Deputy Mayor (2019-20). In the following year, she was appointed as the Mayor of Luton (2020-21).
