HARROW'S first black mayor has been appointed the new chairman of the Harrow West Conservative Association.

Councillor Lurline Champagnie (Cons/Pinner) takes on the job and will be supported by Anjana Patel, the new political deputy chair.

Cllr Champagnie said: "I will be delighted to take active political part in improving the quality of life of the residents in Harrow."