Jennette Arnold London Assembly Member

Biography

Jennette Arnold OBE AM has been a member of the London Assembly since 2000. Initially a London-wide member, since 2004 Jennette has represented the North East London constituency of Hackney, Islington and Waltham Forest.  Jennette’s work focuses on the key strategic issues that impact directly on the lives of her constituents – improved transport services, crime reduction and affordable housing. She is also a champion in the fight against any form of injustice and discrimination.

Jennette continues to work hard in securing the promised legacy from the 2012 Games for local people - increased skills and employment together with the transformation of a part of London that was desolate and contaminated. As a member of the Metropolitan Police Authority she has focused on police accountability; community relations; and increased support for the victims and witnesses of crime. 

She is currently Chair of the London Assembly, having previously held the post during 2008/9. Under the previous mayoral administration, Jennette chaired the London Cultural Strategy Group, which shaped the first Mayoral Cultural Strategy and helped bring the Olympic Games to London. She was also Chair of the London Health Commission, campaigning successfully for national legislation to ensure a smoke free London.

In 2010 Jennette was awarded the OBE in the Queen’s birthday honours list for her services to local government and the community of London.

Biographical information as supplied by individual Assembly Members.

Contact details:

GLA
City Hall
The Queen's Walk
London SE1 2AA

Telephone: 020 7983 4349
Fax: 020 7983 5879
Email: jennette.arnold@london.gov.uk