John Clancy (Labour politician)
John Clancy | |
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 Clancy in Birmingham Council House's Crystal Gallery, in 2015 | |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | Leader of Birmingham City Council |
| Political party | Labour Party |
| Website | leaderofbirmingham |
John Clancy is a Labour councillor for Quinton ward in Birmingham, England.[1] He became leader of Birmingham City Council on 1 December 2015, replacing Albert Bore.[2][3][4]
He was previously councillor for the city's Hodge Hill ward from 2002 to 2006, and was elected to represent Quinton in May 2011.[1] He also served as election agent for the Birmingham Edgbaston MP Gisela Stuart in 2001.[1]
Clancy is from Stockport, Greater Manchester, but has lived in Birmingham since around 1990.[1] His career has included stints as a teacher, university lecturer and solicitor.[1] He is married to a teacher and they have one daughter.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Elkes, Neil (23 November 2015). "Find out all about the new leader of Birmingham City Council John Clancy". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ^ "New leader confirms Cabinet". Birmingham City Council. 1 December 2015. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ^ "West Midlands can rival 'northern powerhouse', says Birmingham leader". The Guardian. 1 December 2015. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
- ^ Elkes, Neil (30 November 2015). "New Birmingham council leader John Clancy to face government watchdog committee in public". Birmingham Post. Retrieved 1 December 2015.