Nadia Shah

Nadia Shah is a British Labour Party politician, former councillor for Regent's Park and former Mayor of Camden. In May 2016, she became the first female mayor of British Bangladeshi heritage. She was elected onto Camden councils cabinet after stepping down as Mayor. She became a cabinet member and held the portfolio of Skills, Employment & Youth and is currently serving as the cabinet member for 'Safer Communities'with special responsibility for rough sleeping and creating vibrant markets.

She lost her seat in 2026.

Early life Shah was born and brought up in Camden, London, England where has lived with her parents and three sisters. She attended school in Camden and graduated from the University of Greenwich.

Shah's ancestral home is at Kulaura Upazila, Moulvibazar District, Bangladesh.

Career Shah worked in Camden for all of her working life. In 2014, she was elected by members and served on the executive committee of the council. Shah chose the Anna Freud Centre in Hampstead as her official charity for the forthcoming year.