Russ McPherson
Russ McPherson | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 803rd Mayor of Cambridge | |
| In office 2020–2021 | |
| Deputy | Alex Collis |
| Preceded by | Gerri Bird |
| Succeeded by | Mark Ashton |
| Cambridge City Councillor, Cherry Hinton[1][2] | |
| In office May 2004 – present | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 November 1954 Cambridge, England |
| Political party | Labour |
| Residence(s) | Cherry Hinton, Cambridge |
| Alma mater | Open University, Cambridge Regional College |
| Occupation | Councillor |
Russell Neil McPherson (18 November 1954) was the mayor of Cambridge, England, from May 2020 to 2022,[3] and previously during 2009–10.[4] From May 2004 he has been a councillor of the Cambridge City Council.[5][6] For 10 years he has been a chair for a Labour Party Group[7] and during 4 years for a Civic Affairs committee. He is also a President Ex Officia of Cambridge Aid financial services.[8]
He graduated as a BA of Psychology from the Open University and completed a teaching qualification at the Cambridge Regional College.[9]
Awards
[edit]- 2012: Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for work as a Voluntary Community First Responder at the Ambulance Service
- 2017: 10-year award for voluntary service to the Ambulance Service
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Gardiner2020-06-01T08:28:00+01:00, Joey. "Huge Cambridge fringe scheme approved". Housing Today.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Russ McPherson for Cherry Hinton in the Cambridge local election | Who Can I Vote For? By Democracy Club".
- ^ Peel, Adrian. "Cambridge's new mayor Mark Ashton says role is surreal – and reveals his wish". Cambridge Independent. Cambridge Independent. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "The Mayor Russ Mcpherson and two former Mayors Robert Dryden and John Woodhouse".
- ^ "Councillor details - Councillor Russ McPherson". democracy.cambridge.gov.uk. 23 December 2020.
- ^ "Councillors worry about impact Cambridge Airport move will have on city". 24 July 2019.
- ^ "Cambridge Labour Team". Cambridge Labour Party.
- ^ "Our Team". 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Biography of the mayor". Cambridge City Council.
External links
[edit]
 | This article about a British politician is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |