Paul Dennett
Paul Dennett is a Labour Party politician who is the current elected Mayor of Salford in Greater Manchester, England. He was elected on 5 May 2016,[1] succeeding Ian Stewart also of the Labour Party, and was re-elected in 2021.
Paul Dennett | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester | |
| Assumed office 8 December 2021 | |
| Mayor | Andy Burnham |
| Preceded by | Richard Leese |
| Mayor of Salford | |
| Assumed office 6 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Ian Stewart |
| Salford City Councillor for Langworthy ward | |
| In office 3 May 2012 – 6 May 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Warrington, England |
| Political party | Labour |
As the Mayor of Salford he is also a member of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, is the GMCA's portfolio lead for housing, homelessness and infrastructure, and, since December 2021, is the Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester.[2]
Born in Warrington, Dennett was formerly a local councillor for the Langworthy ward in Salford, and is a member of the Unite and UCU trade unions.[3][4]
References
- "Salford mayor named as Paul Dennett". BBC News. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- "Paul Dennett (Salford City Mayor / GMCA Deputy Mayor)". Greater Manchester Combined Authority. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- "About Paul". Paul Dennett. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- "City Mayor:Biography". Salford City Council. 10 June 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
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