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
MayorAndy Burnham
Preceded byRichard Leese
Mayor of Salford
Assumed office
6 May 2016
Preceded byIan Stewart
Salford City Councillor for Langworthy ward
In office
3 May 2012  6 May 2016
Personal details
BornWarrington, England
Political partyLabour

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

  1. "Salford mayor named as Paul Dennett". BBC News. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  2. "Paul Dennett (Salford City Mayor / GMCA Deputy Mayor)". Greater Manchester Combined Authority. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  3. "About Paul". Paul Dennett. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  4. "City Mayor:Biography". Salford City Council. 10 June 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2016.


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