Councillor Laurie Harrison


This Ward (South Elmsall & South Kirkby) incorporates:
Moorthorpe South Elmsall	South Kirkby

Councillor Laurie Harrison
Overview and Scrutiny Chair - Local Economy


Tel:	(01977) 642343
Email:	lharrison@wakefield.gov.uk

Laurie began his political career in 1964 when he was elected to Hemsworth Rural District Council and later South Kirkby Parish Council.

In 1985 Laurie became the Mayor of the City of Wakefield and responsible for the first Yorkshire Day Parade, now held annually in a different towns within Yorkshire. Laurie is President of the National Association of Councillors. He has also been Chair of numerous Committees and initiated many projects in this capacity.

Laurie, a family man with 4 children, has interests which include music (an amateur pianist), community work and travel.


	Surgery Details

Surgery Venue	Date(s)	Time(s)
St Peter & Paul Hall, South Elmsall	1st Tuesday each month	10.30 am - 11.30 am
St Clements Court, North Street, South Kirkby	2nd Tuesday each month	10.30 am - 11.30 am
Langthwaite House, off Barnsley Road, South Kirkby	3rd Tuesday each month	10.30 am - 11.30 am
South Elmsall Library, Barnsley Road, South Elmsall	4th Tuesday each month	10.30 am - 11.30 am

No Surgeries during August and Bank Holidays

Surgery Venues have access which is level/ramped (with handrails), a disabled toilet, a lift (if appropriate), plus parking facilities.


	Committee Membership

Local Economy Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Chair)
Lifelong Learning Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Member)
West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Authority - Wakefield Passenger Consultative Committee (Member) - Outside Body

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