Barnes named deputy Mayor
6:31pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
A LOCAL politician is holding a double celebration after being made a deputy to the new Mayor of London.
Richard Barnes has been named the new statutory deputy Mayor by Mayor Boris Johnson, after he successfully retained his seat on the London Assembly as the member for Ealing and Hillingdon on Friday.
Mr Barnes, said: "It is amazing to be the deputy Mayor. I am extremely proud. My responsibilities will be community cohesion and regeneration. So overlooking everything that is happening across London alongside the Mayor."
"I will fully support the Mayor of London, in addressing the immense challenges facing London. Londoners deserve to live in a city we can all be proud of and I will work tirelessly to make the capital a better place to live and work for everyone.
"We all have the right to live in a safe, clean, prosperous city and every community plays a role in maximizing our city's success.
"It is an honour to have been appointed Deputy by the Mayor and I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to make a real difference to one of the greatest cities in the world. "
The role means Mr Barnes will fill in for the Mayor when he has a holiday or if he falls ill.
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Paul Bostrom, Acton says...
11:22am Thu 8 May 08
Personally, I think if they can manage their time to fulfil both roles we should encourage not discourage highflyers to remian as councillors. His experience at the Mayor's office could prove very helpful at Hillingdon Council.
It is the people who are not interested in fulfilling their council duties such as Virendra Sharma MP who should resign.
Liz, Hanwell says...
1:28pm Thu 8 May 08
If Richard Barnes attends council meetings regularly and takes an active role in them he's a good councillor and should stay. If he doesn't attend and take an active role, he's a bad councillor and should go.
On this basis, Virendra Sharma is a bad councillor and should go.
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Richard Barnes AM has been named as deputy Mayor to Boris Johnson's
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Jamie Smith, says...
10:51am Thu 8 May 08
Richard Barnes should resign immediatly.!