RECOGNITION

Videos made by late Councillor Paul Sood Paul Sood BBC Video Nation BBC Video Nation, see the links below to watch videos Councillor Sood has made for BBC Video Nation: Manjula Sood Videos Ashes Back to my Roots Spirituality The Red Fort Spiritual Faith Article in the...

Councillor Sood was presented with an Honorary Doctorate of Law from Leicester University on Tuesday 8th July 2008 for her tireless dedicated work for communities and people for the City of Leicester.Cllr Sood was thrilled with the accolade and it was special...

Below is a video of Manjula Sood receiving her Honorary Doctorate of Letters from De Montfort University, July 2013. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPLWTHFFnsM

To read more about Manjula Sood's engagements and to see photos, visit the Engagements page.

Cllr Sood has overcome a number of challenges over the years especially during the sudden death of her husband which, whilst widowing her had a profound impact on the direction of her life. She has been immensely inspirational to a number of people, of all races and...

The former Lord Mayors chosen Appeal was the Special Olympics held in Leicester in July 2009 and Councillor Sood raised an astonishing amount in excess of £100,000, during her term. The Special Olympics raise awareness of the capabilities of people with learning...

Pictures of Councillor Sood’s Lord Mayor Making Ceremony in May 2008:History of Leicester Lord Mayor’s Office Manjula Sood The Role of the Right Worshipful Lord Mayor stems back to 1209. This year will mark the 800th anniversary. The Lord Mayor is Leicester’s first...

The “LeicestHERday” was set up in 2002 to engage, support and empower women throughout Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and through this initiative empower families and communities. The LeicestHERday Trust is an umbrella organisation formed to give an equal voice...

Councillor Sood was presented with the prestigious Labour Merit Award at the Labour Party Conference in September 2005 for her selfless contribution to the Labour Party. She set a benchmark as she became the first Asian female to receive such recognition. The Labour...