London Assembly Member

Elected in 2000 Tony Arbour is London Assembly Member for South West London, consisting of the Royal Boroughs of Kingston upon Thames, Richmond upon Thames including Brentford & Isleworth constituencies and Hounslow.

Biography:

· Tony was a senior lecturer and Honorary Visiting Fellow at Kingston University Business School and a former Governor of the University. He is a Member of the Employment Tribunals of England and Wales.

· Tony was GLC member for Surbiton between 1983 and 1986. He was first elected a Councillor for Hampton Wick in 1971. He is a Councillor in Richmond upon Thames Borough. Tony was Leader of Richmond Council 2002-2006.

· Tony Arbour is a Justice of the Peace and Assistant Chairman of the Richmond upon Thames Bench.

· He was vice-chairman of Kingston & Richmond Family Health Services Authority.

· He has a vast historical and local knowledge of South West London.

· He has four children, and has been a parent governor at local schools.

· Hobbies include collecting first editions, carbooting, and ebaying.

GLA Responsibilities:

·         Deputy Chairman of the London Assembly

·         Deputy Chairman of the GLA Oversight Committee

·         Member of the Economy Committee

·         Member of the Police and Crime Committee

·         Member of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) - LFEPA Register of Interests entry]

Key issues and concerns:

·         Improving the environment and safety of the boroughs of Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames and Richmond upon Thames.

·         Greater London planning matters.

·         Improving access to the River Thames and increasing its use.

·         Cutting police bureaucracy and red tape and using the police to make London safer.

·         Transport issues.