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Alan Garner (politician)

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Alan Garner
Born
Alan George Garner

(1929-06-05)5 June 1929
Wolverhampton, England
Died1996
MonumentsMidland Metro tram 06
Known for
SpouseMary Garner

Alan George Garner BEM (5 June 1929 – 1996) was a British Labour party activist and trade unionist.[1] Born and raised in Wolverhampton, he was a member of Wolverhampton Council, for the Spring Vale and Heath Town wards, from 1973 until his death, and vice-chair of the West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority between 1992 and 1996, during which time he was a strong advocate of the Midland Metro.[2]

He received the British Empire Medal in the 1990 Birthday Honours.[3] Midland Metro tram number 06 was named after him[2][4] at a ceremony at Wolverhampton St George's tram stop, on 13 August 2003.[2]

References

  1. ^ Garner, Mary. "Biography of Ray Garner". George Barnsby's page on GB Peoples Library. Terran Tribune Inc. Archived from the original on 10 April 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
  2. ^ a b c "Honour of tram name tribute". Birmingham Evening Mail.  – via HighBeam (subscription required) . 14 August 2003. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
  3. ^ "No. 52173". The London Gazette. 15 June 1990. p. 22.
  4. ^ "06 'Alan Garner'". TheTrams.co.uk. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
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