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: Statutory Deputy Mayor for Communities
Responsible for: Health, social inclusion issues, equalities (including disability), diversity aspects of procurement
Salary: Ł92,594
Email: mayor@london.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7983 4000
Register of Interests: Richard Barnes AM Register of Interests

Ian Clement

Deputy Mayor, Government Relations

Ian was elected to Bexley Council in 1998, and became Leader of the Council in May 2006. Following his appointment to the Executive of the London Councils, Ian was the leading member of the Crime and Public Protection Portfolio. Ian has experience in operations management and business process from his time working in the private sector.

Status: Mayoral appointment
Appointed: From 6 May 2008 to the end of the Mayor’s term of office in 2012
Summary of role: To advise and lead on the Mayor’s relationships with the Government, and London Boroughs and to lead on international relations, promoting London’s position as a leading world city on behalf of the Mayor
Interview date: 6 May 2008
Salary: Ł124,364
Register of Interests: Ian Clement Register of Interests
Gifts and hospitality: Ian Clement gifts and hospitality register
Email: mayor@london.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7983 4000

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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: Ł53,543
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: Ł124,364
Register of Interests: To follow shortly
Gifts and hospitality: None
Email: mayor@london.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7983 4000

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