Simon Henig
| Simon Henig | |
|---|---|
| Born | Simon Antony Henig |
| Residence | Chester-le-Street, Co Durham, England |
| Alma mater | Oxford University |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Spouse(s) | Katherine Henig |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Stanley Henig and Ruth Henig |
Simon Antony Henig is a British politician, leader of Durham County Council, and since 15 April 2014, chair of the North East Combined Authority (NECA). He is a lecturer in politics at the University of Sunderland.
Early life
Simon Henig is the son of the former Labour MP and Lancaster council leader Stanley Henig,[1] and the historian Ruth Henig. Simon's grandfather, Sir Mark Henig, served as Lord Mayor of Leicester and led the English Tourist Board.[2] He was educated at the University of Oxford.[3]
Career
Politics
In 1999, Henig was first elected as a councillor in his home town of Chester-le-Street.[2]
From 2001 to 2008, Henig was the agent for North Durham CLP, and chair of the North East Regional Board.[4] In 2007, Henig was runner-up to replace Tony Blair as Labour MP in Sedgefield.[2]
Since May 2008, Henig has been Leader of Durham County Council.[3] In 2013, Henig led his local Labour Party to a substantially increased majority and a council group of 94, the largest in the UK.[5] He is the chair of the Association of Labour Councillors.[4] Henig is chair of the Co Durham Partnership Board, a member of Labour's National Policy Forum and Chair of the Regional Board.[3]
Academia
Henig is a lecturer in politics at the University of Sunderland, specialising in psephology, the branch of political science which deals with the study and scientific analysis of elections.[1]
Publications
Henig's publications include The Political Map of Britain, Politico's Guides to the 2005 and 2010 General Elections and Women and Political Power: Europe since 1945.[6]
Personal life
Henig's wife Katherine is also a Labour councillor. She was first elected in 2013, when she took the ward of Chester-le-Street South from the Liberal Democrats.[7] The couple have two children and live in Chester-le-Street.[3] Simon Henig's interests include travel, football and cricket.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fearn, Hannah (25 March 2015). "The ‘super-council’ leader making friends across the north-east". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Big role in Durham". Jewish Chronicle. 23 April 2009. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "ANEC Vice Chair - Councillor Simon Henig". Northeastcouncils. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Simon Antony Henig". YourBritain. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
- ↑ "Henig, Cllr Simon". Local Government Association. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
- ↑ "Dr Simon Henig". University of Sunderland. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
- ↑ "Lib Dems lose seat to council leader’s wife as Labour batter opposition to retain control of Durham". Sunderland Echo. 3 May 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2015.