Eleanor Burnham
Eleanor Burnham is a Welsh Liberal Democrat politician, and was a Member of the Welsh Assembly for North Wales from 2001 until 2011.
Eleanor Burnham | |
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| Member of the Welsh Assembly for North Wales | |
| In office 22 March 2001 – 5 May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Christine Humphreys |
| Succeeded by | Aled Roberts |
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| Political party | Welsh Liberal Democrats |
| Spouse(s) | Derek Burnham (div) |
Background
Burnham was born in Wrexham and brought up in Gwnodl Fawr, Cynwyd. Her early career was in social services management. She was previously a Wrexham Magistrate and a member of Denbigh Hospital Mental Health Tribunal. A fluent Welsh speaker, Burnham is a qualified aromatherapist and her hobbies include gardening, cycling and swimming. Burnham is also a Llangollen Eisteddfod Soprano prize-winner.
Politics
Burnham succeeded as Liberal Democrat AM for North Wales on 22 March 2001 upon Christine Humphreys' resignation due to ill-health. Burnham was the Welsh Liberal Democrat Assembly spokesperson on Culture, Welsh Language and Sport. Her political interests lie in full devolution for Wales, social inclusion and lifelong-learning.
External links
- Eleanor Burnham AM official site
- Eleanor Burnham AM official biography at the Welsh Assembly website
- Eleanor Burnham AM profile at the site of Welsh Liberal Democrats
Offices held
| Senedd Cymru | ||
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| Preceded by Christine Humphreys |
Assembly Member for North Wales 2001 – 2011 |
Succeeded by Aled Roberts |