Councillor Tony Jones
Reading Borough Council
KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES!
"My name is Jones - and I'm a world record holder" - that's how the local news media reported it.
A new world record was set in Cardiff in November 2006 with the biggest ever gathering of people with the same surname - that of JONES!
It beat the previous record held by the Norberg clan in Sweden in September 2004.
About Tony |
Tony at the relaunch of the Readi-ID concessionary card scheme with members of the Reading Youth Forum HARD WORKING COUNCILLOR Don't just take our word for it. Here's what others say about Tony:
"Cllr Jones has campaigned tirelessly to clean up the Oxford Road and he is to be admired for that."
"Cllr Jones has always been at the forefront of the fight to lose the sleazy image attached to the Oxford Road and west Reading." HUGE EXPERIENCE SINCE 1984
Tony was first elected to Reading Borough Council in 1984, when he replaced the "father of the council" Jack Price in Whitley Ward. After a short break, Tony returned to the Council in 1991 when he beat Tory Rob Wilson for a seat in Redlands Ward.
In the mid 1990's Tony was Chair of Housing, leading the nationally acclaimed "Empty Homes Strategy" - which opened up over 500 disused properties in the town - and helped make Reading a top-rated housing authority. Since 1999 Tony has represented Battle Ward, making it Labour's safest seat in Reading at the election in May 2006.
In 2001/2 Tony was Mayor of Reading. During his mayoral year he raised a record amount of money for charity - £55,000 - which remains a record today.
Tony also initiated the town twinning of Reading with Speightstown, Barbados. In December 2005 Tony became Chair of Reading Buses. Tony left the Labour Party In April 2008 and is now the only Independent member of Reading Council. RAISING MONEY FOR CHARITY During Tony's time as a councillor he has also raised over £70,000 for charity. The money raised has supported local children's charities, Reading Hospital's League of Friends, the Reading Football Academy and for the Asian Earthquake Appeal. Tony is always looking for new sponsors to help with his charity fund-raising events, so get in touch if you can help!
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Mayor Chris Maskell and Councillor Tony Jones after completing another Reading half-marathon for charity.
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Tony's current roles include:
Governor at Oxford Road Community School.
Chair of Reading Transport Limited, which incorporates Reading Buses, Newbury Buses and Goldline coaches (From 2005).
Tony's past interests and roles have included:
Trustee of the Barbados and Friends Association.
Board member of STAR - the Supporters' Trust at Reading Football Club.
Founder of the Greater Reading Open golf tournament .
Tony was first elected in 1984 and made Battle ward Labour's safest seat in town.
However, in April 2008 Tony left the Labour Party and now sits as an Independent councillor.