Deputy Mayors

Richard Barnes

Deputy Mayor

Richard was leader of the Conservative Group of the London Assembly in the last administration and previously leader of the Conservative administration in London Borough of Hillingdon. He has a particular interest in health and equality issues. He has a degree in economics from the University of Wales, and speaks Norwegian, Danish, Swedish and French and is learning British Sign Language.

Appointed: 6 May 2008
Status: London Assembly member
Summary of role: The Statutory Deputy Mayor of London
Responsible for: Communities, Social Cohesion, Social Inclusion, Equalities including Disabilities, Responsible Procurement and Volunteering
Salary: Ł95,141
Email: mayor@london.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7983 4000
Register of Interests: Richard Barnes AM Register of Interests

Kit Malthouse

Deputy Mayor, Policing

Kit is a qualified Chartered Accountant. In 1998 he was elected to Westminster City Council. He has headed up Social Services, been Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet member for Finance. During the five years he remained in this job he increased council reserves by more than Ł50m and delivered one of the lowest council tax levels in the country.

Appointed: 6 May 2008
Status: London Assembly Member
Summary of role: Adviser to the Mayor overseeing Community safety, Data analysis (e.g. crime mapping), GLA Economics, London Analyst Support Site
Salary: £52,910
Email: mayor@london.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7983 4000
Register of Interests: Kit Malthouse AM Register of Interests

Sir Simon Milton

Deputy Mayor for Policy and Planning

Simon became Leader of Westminster City Council in May 2000. He has been a City Councillor since 1988. His period of office has included the construction of the Golden Jubilee Bridges, the introduction of four City Academy schools and delivery of the Paddington Basin and Westbourne Green regeneration project.

Appointed: From 1 September 2008 to the end of the Mayor’s term of office in 2012
Status: Mayoral appointment
Summary of role: Adviser to the Mayor on planning, housing and sustainable development
Interview date: 23 July 2008
Salary: Ł127,784
Register of Interests: Sir Simon Milton Register of Interests
Gifts and hospitality: Sir Simon Milton gifts and hospitality register
Email: mayor@london.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7983 4000

Job description - Deputy Mayor for Policy and Planning PDF
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