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Who are we?
The New Local Government Network is an independent think tank that seeks to transform public services, revitalise local political leadership and empower local communities.
Where are we?
First FloorNew City Court
20 St. Thomas Street
London
SE1 9RS
Tel. 020 7357 0051
Fax. 020 7357 0404
Email. info@nlgn.org.uk
Chris Leslie became Director of NLGN in September 2005.
Chris was previously Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Constitutional Affairs (2003 to 2005). Prior to this, he was a minister at the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (2002 to 2003) and before that at the Cabinet Office (2001 to 2002). He was elected Member of Parliament for the Shipley constituency in May 1997 and was re-elected in June 2001, serving two whole terms (until the May 2005 General Election).
From 1994 to 1998, Chris was a councillor on Bradford City Council.
Local Government Chronicle profile, September 2005 (PDF format)