John Clancy (Labour politician)

John Clancy

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.com

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

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Elkes, Neil (23 November 2015). "Find out all about the new leader of Birmingham City Council John Clancy". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  2. ↑ "New leader confirms Cabinet". Birmingham City Council. 1 December 2015. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  3. ↑ "West Midlands can rival 'northern powerhouse', says Birmingham leader". The Guardian. 1 December 2015. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  4. ↑ Elkes, Neil (30 November 2015). "New Birmingham council leader John Clancy to face government watchdog committee in public". Birmingham Post. Retrieved 1 December 2015.

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Political offices
Preceded by
Albert Bore		 Leader of Birmingham City Council
2015 to present 		Incumbent
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