BIOGRAPHY
Peter has lived in Leicester South for over 30 years. During this time he served on Leicester Council – 17 years as Council leader. He spearheaded City Challenge, bringing over £400m of jobs and regeneration to Leicester – including the land for the Walkers Stadium.
  Throughout his public life Peter has campaigned for the very best for all our communities. He was knighted by the Queen in 1999 for services to the City of Leicester.

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Birthplace

  Born in Bishop Auckland on December 27 1948.

Education
  Educated at City of Leicester College and Leicester University.

Councils, Public Bodies
  Leicester City Council:
Councillor 1973-2003
Council Leader 1981-1994, 1995-1999

Chaired Leicester City Challenge Project 1994-1998
Former member Audit Commission
Former member Beacon Council Advisory Panel

Formerly Head of Regions for the British Lung Foundation and Deputy Chair of British Waterways. Interested in inland waterways restoration and use.

Electoral History
  Contested Harborough 1979 general election
Leicester South by-election, 2004
Elected member for Leicester South May 5 2005 general election (results...)

Trade Union

  Member of the TGWU

Parliament
 

Commons Select Committees
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Crossrail Bill
Modernisation Committee

Public Bill Committees
Local Government and Public Involvement in Health

Personal
  Peter is married to Alison and they have three children, Cassandra, Eleanor and Lauren and three grandchildren. Florence, a sister for Robert, was born on May 6. One of their favourite family photos is shown below.

  Peter’s latest grandson was born on April 4 – he is pictured with his cousin.

 
 
 
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