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Thomas Burns MLA
 Name: Thomas Burns
Party: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Constituency: South Antrim
Contact Address:

17 Main Street
Crumlin
Co Antrim
BT29 4UP

Constituency Office Address: As above
Telephone Number: 028 94453807
E-Mail Address: thomasburnsmla@btconnect.com

 

Place and Date of Birth: Antrim
29.08.60
Married: Yes
Family: 3 Sons
Education:

St James', Aldergrove
St Aidan's, Glenavy

Occupation and brief
outline of career:

Trained as an electrical engineer
Councillor in Antrim Borough Council 1997
Elected MLA for South Antrim 2003

Brief outline of public/
political career: 		Councillor in Antrim Borough Council 1997
Elected MLA for South Antrim 2003
Vice-Chairman of Antrim Borough Council Planning Committee 2000 - 2003
Member of Antrim District Policing Partnership 2004
Board of Directors for Antrim Borough Strategy Partnerships 2001
Other memberships/ interests/
achievements/awards:

Founding Member of Crumlin Credit Union
Director for Antrim District Citizen's Advice Bureau
Sits on Board of Governors for Rathenraw Integrated PS, St Joseph's PS & Crumlin High School
Specialist interest in dyslexia, autism support groups and in finding ways to help overcome learning difficulties
Keen supporter of recycling
Interested in sport and supporter of St James', Aldergrove
Committed to GAA youth initiatives and campaigner for the development of recreational facilities in South Antrim