The Deputy Mayor

Councillor Mrs Mandy Brar, 2024-2025

Mr Harry Brar, Deputy Mayor's Consort 

Mandy was born in Malaysia.  She moved to India when she was four years old whilst her father, Jagjit Singh Sidhu, moved to the UK.  Part of her education was in India and she joined her family in the UK in 1974.  She grew up in Cippenham, Slough, where her father worked for Mars Confectionary on the Slough Trading Estate. Mandy attended local schools.

Mandy and Harry have been married for 45 years and have two wonderful sons Dhanveer Singh Brar who is a lecturer at Leeds University, his partner is Kezia and Arunveer Brar who is a teacher and professional football coach, his partner is Emily.  Both boys attended Desborough College in Maidenhead.  

Mandy and Harry also have a lovely granddaughter Zenzele who is nearly 3 years old.

Mandy’s background is in banking and retail. She ran a very successful retail business for 34 years which was at the heart of the community.  She retired from the retail business in November 2023 and spends her retirement working for her local community in Bisham and Cookham. Mandy is a member of Wild Maidenhead, Cookham Dean Horticultural Society and the Royal British Legion.

Mandy was first elected to the Cookham Parish Council 31 years ago and this is her 3rd term as a Borough Councillor for Bisham & Cookham Ward.

Harry Singh Brar was born and brought up in India.  He was educated at the prestigious university of Punjab, gaining a BA in Political Science and Economics.  Harry’s family are from a farming background which he is still passionate about and he enjoys walks around the countryside.  Harry moved to the UK in 1979 and worked as a stock controller at Mars Confectionary in Slough for 30 years and retired 6 years ago.