Salim and his family have lived and run businesses in Harrow for over 46 years. He has been running his own company for over 30 years. Salim has been a School Governor, and previously served as a Councillor for Pinner South Ward. During Covid Salim donated 33,000 meals to NHS staff, hospitals, and hospices. Salim is passionate about tackling crime, and has served as a Special Constable with the Metropolitan Police. He is an NHS Volunteer and regular fundraiser for numerous charities.
Salim was Mayor of Harrow for the 2024/25 civic year.
Since May 2022, Salim has represented Centenary Ward alongside Cllr David Ashton and Cllr Govind Bharadia. He currently the Cabinet Assistant for Adults & Children's Services, reporting to Cllr Jean Lammiman, Cabinet Member responsible for Adult Services & Public Health and Cllr Hitesh Karia, Cabinet member responsible for Children's Services.