23 May 2025
"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined me on this incredible night of celebration. Your presence was a powerful reminder of the strength and warmth of our community. I am deeply honoured to serve as your Mayor and remain committed to being a voice for positive change, a champion for inclusion, and a tireless advocate for every resident of Enfield."
Mayor Greer declared at her inauguration.
The significance of this moment was not lost on Mayor Greer, who has faced considerable challenges throughout her journey to civic leadership. "I have faced racism and sexism. I've been called names meant to silence or diminish me. But I never allowed those voices to define me," she reflected with resilience. "I stood firm—not to fit in, but to break barriers. I do not apologise for my presence; I embrace it."
Central to Mayor Greer's remarkable journey has been her unwavering Methodist faith, which has served as both compass and strength throughout her four decades of public service. Born in Hackney to a Methodist family of Caribbean heritage, she was raised in Stoke Newington, where the values of justice, compassion and community service were instilled from an early age. These formative experiences shaped her worldview and commitment to serving others.
"I would like to take a moment to thank the Lord—for walking with me even when I couldn't see the path," she said during her inaugural address. "Your presence has been my strength, my comfort and my peace. It is through Your guidance that I step into this role, committed to serving with integrity, faith and compassion."
Mayor Greer’s Methodist heritage profoundly influenced her life choices and career trajectory. Beginning her public service journey in 1988 at Latymer Day Nursery, she discovered her calling to champion social justice and community welfare.
Her faith provided the foundation for her subsequent roles in social work, trade unionism and community organising – each position reflecting her deep commitment to uplifting the marginalised and fighting for human dignity.
Her spiritual leadership extends beyond civic duties. As Circuit Steward for Hackney and Stoke Newington Circuit and London District Representative to the Methodist Conference for the past four years, Mayor Greer has demonstrated how faith can be a driving force for positive change. Her Superintendent Minister, Revd Paolo Bessa da Silva, praised her at the induction ceremony as "a woman who has worked tirelessly for justice and human dignity throughout her life."
Moving to Enfield in 1999, Mayor Greer has served as a Borough Councillor for seven years whilst maintaining her trade union activism. Her mayoral theme – Faith, Community Health & Well-being, and Young People – reflects the Methodist values that have guided her life's work.
"Community is not just about where we live – it's about how we uplift, support and empower one another," Mayor Greer explains. "Through compassion, shared values, and faith, we can build a borough that reflects the love and hope we are all called to share."
As Mayor Greer prepares to attend this year's Methodist Conference, her historic appointment stands as testimony to how faith, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to justice can break barriers and create lasting change.