Alan Garner (politician)

Alan George Garner BEM (5 June 1929 – 1996) was a British Labour Party activist and trade unionist.[1] Born and raised in Wolverhampton, he was a member of Wolverhampton Council, for the Spring Vale and Heath Town wards, from 1973 until his death, and vice-chair of the West Midlands Passenger Transport Authority between 1992 and 1996, during which time he was a strong advocate of the Midland Metro.[2]

Alan Garner
Born
Alan George Garner

(1929-06-05)5 June 1929
Wolverhampton, England
Died1996
Known for
Spouse(s)Mary Garner

He received the British Empire Medal in the 1990 Birthday Honours.[3] Midland Metro named an AnsaldoBreda T-69 tram after him.[2][4]

References
  1. Garner, Mary. "Biography of Ray Garner". George Barnsby's page on GB Peoples Library. Terran Tribune Inc. Archived from the original on 10 April 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
  2. "Honour of tram name tribute". Birmingham Evening Mail.  – via HighBeam (subscription required) . 14 August 2003. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2012.
  3. "No. 52173". The London Gazette. 15 June 1990. p. 22.
  4. Midland Metro British Trams Online
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