Who is Barnet Labour candidate Tony Vourou?

Who is Barnet Labour candidate Tony Vourou?

UK Cypriot Tony Vourou is a Labour Party candidate in Brunswick Park, in the Barnet local election. We found out a little about him and why he wants to be a Barnet Councillor…

Tony, where were you born and raised?
I was born in London and grew up in Tottenham and then Haringay. My parents are from Cyprus; my mother from Komi Kebir and my father from Rizokarpasso.

Tell us about your schooling and working life.
I attended Seven Sisters junior school, Wood Green comprehensive school and North London polytechnic. I had a dress manufacturing business and I am an events coordinator and director at One StopWeddings.

Are you active within the Cypriot community?
I am involved in many Cypriot community associations including Komi Kebir and Rizokarpasso Associations, EKEKA and the National Federation of Cypriots in the UK.

Are you active in the Barnet Community?
I am the Chair of Governors at St John’s Church of England Junior school in Friern Barnet. I am a governor at Cromer Road junior school in New Barnet and I am also a committee member of St Katherine’s Church in Barnet.

Why do you want to be a Barnet Councillor?
I have lived in the borough of Barnet since 1973, in which time I have raised two children and set up a small local business that has allowed me to work with a wide cross-section of our community and develop an understanding of the challenges we face.
As one who has benefited from being part of a supportive community, I am in favour of developing a community centre in Brunswick Park which can be used by all residents to improve community cohesion.
Education is a passion of mine. I have been a Barnet school governor for the past 25 years and currently hold the post of Chair of Governors at one school. I have seen first-hand the importance of adequate and appropriate school funding so would actively oppose any cuts to this.
I would campaign for better street lighting and CCTV to improve security in our borough and support policies which move us towards a greener way of living.

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