I loved starting 'Stories with Ayo' on YouTube, where I would read kids stories during the pandemic to cheer up the kids at home. Today I got to return to in-person 'Stories with ayo' at the library and it was just so much fun. I always love to pick books with lessons and diverse representation … Continue reading Stories with Ayo – goes to the Library

IT'S OFFICIAL!Caversham has been awarded Plastic Free Communities status by Surfers Against Sewage thanks to allies and supporters at CavershamTraders, all the business champions at Choose Caversham and MADEbyTamalia Beam Wellbeing UK Wearevegivores True Food Community Co-operative Maya’s Refillables The Weller CentreAnd thanks to our community allies @Transition Town Reading Connect Reading Reading Youth Council … Continue reading Plastic Free Caversham – We did it!

Today's marks the Council's Annual General Meeting where my time as Deputy Mayor of Reading comes to an end. It’s been an absolute honour to represent my town in this special way. These past 7 months have seen me support the Mayor Cllr Rachel Eden in her 5 ambitions for her term; Creating a sustainable … Continue reading Deputy Mayor Role comes to an end

In 2018, at the age of 25, I was selected by my local labour party as a council candidate for Caversham ward for the local government election in 2019. I was honoured and campaigned hard for period poverty, more funding for schools, greater support for older people through health and social care and led the … Continue reading Thank you & Farewell Caversham – End of my term

Rachel Eden (Mayor on the left), Ayo Sokale (Deputy Mayor on the right). I am Honoured to represent Reading as it’s Deputy Mayor alongside an incredible Mayor, Rachel Eden ❤ It’s an privilege to represent the town, I have made my home in this esteemed way. I am also proud to make history as the youngest deputy … Continue reading Deputy Mayor of Reading