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A much-needed housing development named after the late Raj Sharma, who was twice Mayor of �鶹������ý, has been officially opened with an on-site ceremony.

The building, on Brighton Road in Southgate, was named in honour of Raj, who was elected to represent Southgate in 2014 and was Mayor of �鶹������ý in 2016 to 2017 and 2019 to 2020.

Raj Sharma House, a three-storey building, has 20 flats providing vital housing for �鶹������ý. The scheme has had a positive impact on housing supply, demand for social housing and homelessness.

Family and friends of Raj, along with councillors and council officers, gathered to mark the official opening of the building. Raj’s wife, Bhavna, and Councillor Jilly Hart, Mayor of �鶹������ý, gave short speeches. 

Raj was born in Delhi, India, in 1952 and moved to �鶹������ý in 1992, where he started working as a Neighbourhood Youth Worker at �鶹������ý Youth Centre and became Centre Manager at �鶹������ý Youth and Community Centre.

Bhavna Sharma, Raj’s widow, said: “Through tireless dedication and unwavering commitment, Raj made a profound impact on the �鶹������ý community. This recognition is a testament to the incredible hard work and the positive change he has brought to our town.

“We hope to continue his legacy through working with the young people of �鶹������ý through �鶹������ý Youth and Community Centre.”

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