Brent Charlesworth
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Brent Charlesworth is a member of Lincoln City Council, and was previously a member of Nottingham City Council
, and a former Lord Mayor and Sheriff of Nottingham. He is a member of the Labour Party.
Born in Sheffield
in 1942 to Ronald and Sarah Charlesworth, he trained as a teacher in Birmingham and taught in that city in the 1960s. Later he studied for a BA at the University of Wales, later becoming a part-time university tutor and at the same time studied at the University of Leicester for a higher degree.
He moved to Nottingham
in 1971, becoming a lecturer in education at the former Trent Polytechnic (now Nottingham Trent University
). He became Senior Lecturer in the Social Studies Department, working on the Clifton Campus from 1976 until retiring 20 years later.
In 1983 he was elected to Nottingham City Council
as member for the Clifton West ward. He has noted his gratitude to his employer whilst in his dual role as a councillor and lecturer, allowing him adequate time for Council duties. However, he has bemoaned the amount of resentment amongst his colleagues at the time. After boundary changes abolished the Clifton West ward in 2003, he was elected member for the newly created Clifton South ward to 2007.
He served as the Lord Mayor of Nottingham
in 2003/04, and was Sheriff of Nottingham for two years from 1991. Whilst serving the latter civic office, he travelled to the United States to present Hollywood actor Kevin Costner
with an award recognising the achievements of the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
, in which Costner played the lead role.
Brent Charlesworth stood down from Nottingham City Council at the council election in May 2007, and was voted in as member of Park ward on Lincoln City Council.
His height is 6 ft 4in.
Nottingham City Council
Nottingham City Council is the non-metropolitan district council for the unitary authority of Nottingham in Nottinghamshire. It consists of 55 councillors, representing a total of 20 wards, elected every four years. It is led by Jon Collins, of the majority Labour Party. The deputy leader of the...
, and a former Lord Mayor and Sheriff of Nottingham. He is a member of the Labour Party.
Born in Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
in 1942 to Ronald and Sarah Charlesworth, he trained as a teacher in Birmingham and taught in that city in the 1960s. Later he studied for a BA at the University of Wales, later becoming a part-time university tutor and at the same time studied at the University of Leicester for a higher degree.
He moved to Nottingham
Nottingham
Nottingham is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England. It is located in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire and represents one of eight members of the English Core Cities Group...
in 1971, becoming a lecturer in education at the former Trent Polytechnic (now Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University is a public teaching and research university in Nottingham, United Kingdom. It was founded as a new university in 1992 from the existing Trent Polytechnic , however it can trace its roots back to 1843 with the establishment of the Nottingham Government School of Design...
). He became Senior Lecturer in the Social Studies Department, working on the Clifton Campus from 1976 until retiring 20 years later.
In 1983 he was elected to Nottingham City Council
Nottingham City Council
Nottingham City Council is the non-metropolitan district council for the unitary authority of Nottingham in Nottinghamshire. It consists of 55 councillors, representing a total of 20 wards, elected every four years. It is led by Jon Collins, of the majority Labour Party. The deputy leader of the...
as member for the Clifton West ward. He has noted his gratitude to his employer whilst in his dual role as a councillor and lecturer, allowing him adequate time for Council duties. However, he has bemoaned the amount of resentment amongst his colleagues at the time. After boundary changes abolished the Clifton West ward in 2003, he was elected member for the newly created Clifton South ward to 2007.
He served as the Lord Mayor of Nottingham
Lord Mayor of Nottingham
The Lord Mayor of Nottingham is a largely ceremonial role for the city of Nottingham, England. The position was historically Mayor of Nottingham; this was changed to Lord Mayor in 1928. The current Lord Mayor of Nottingham for 2010/2011 is Councillor Brian Grocock...
in 2003/04, and was Sheriff of Nottingham for two years from 1991. Whilst serving the latter civic office, he travelled to the United States to present Hollywood actor Kevin Costner
Kevin Costner
Kevin Michael Costner is an American actor, singer, musician, producer, director, and businessman. He has been nominated for three BAFTA Awards, won two Academy Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards. Costner's roles include Lt. John J...
with an award recognising the achievements of the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves is a 1991 American adventure film directed by Kevin Reynolds. Kevin Costner heads the cast list as Robin Hood...
, in which Costner played the lead role.
Brent Charlesworth stood down from Nottingham City Council at the council election in May 2007, and was voted in as member of Park ward on Lincoln City Council.
His height is 6 ft 4in.
External links
- http://tmf.lincoln.gov.uk/CouncillorDetail.asp?sec_id=2771&id=235 - Councillor Brent Charlesworth's page at Lincoln City Council