Your mayor

Councillor Aarien Areti

Councillor Aarien Areti has served as a councillor for Holland Ward since 2018. Since his election, Aarien has been a member of the licensing, planning, and environment select committees, with a particular focus on housing, transport and environmental issues, and supporting local campaigns. Aarien is also involved in community engagement through local voluntary organisations and has served as a trustee for a couple of local charities.

Aarien holds a degree in information technology from the University of Strathclyde and an MBA. His global perspective is shaped by extensive professional experience in technology and entrepreneurship. He currently chairs an international relations think tank, reflecting his passion for technology, international relations, and global affairs.

Born in India, Aarien has played tennis and cricket at international level. His experiences living and working around the world have given him a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and communities. Aarien remains committed to fostering community connections and is especially enthusiastic about working with community groups.

Role of the deputy mayor

Every year, upon their election at the Annual Meeting of the council, the mayor may appoint a deputy mayor. The deputy mayor may, if for any reason the mayor is unable to act, discharge all the functions which the mayor might discharge.

The deputy mayor's role is to deputise for the mayor at their request, by attending engagements at which the mayor feels they should be represented. If for any reason the Mayor is absent from a Full Council meeting, the Deputy Mayor shall chair.

While the deputy mayor may take seats on committees and continue to carry out their ward councillor duties, when they are attending an event as deputy mayor they do so in an entirely non-political capacity.

Contact us

Mayor’s Office

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Town Hall
8 Hornton Street
London
W8 7NX

telephone: 020 7361 2431
email: [email protected]