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Jo Lovelock

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	66 Brooksby Road Tilehurst Reading RG31 6LY Tel: 0118 941 5760 Email: Contact Form	Party: Labour Ward: Norcot Elected Until: 2012 Declaration of Interest Group Leader	Corporate, Community and External Affairs Scrutiny Panel Personnel Committee
I was born in Reading, and am married to fellow councillor Pete Ruhemann. I have 2 grown up children and one granddaughter. I am a special needs teacher, working in a neighbouring authority. My hobbies include swimming, camping, reading and socialising with friends and family. I was first elected to represent Norcot ward in 1986, being re-elected in 1990, 1994, 1997, 2001 and 2004 and my current term of office runs until 2012. I have been Chair of the Housing Committee (1988 to 1993), Chair of Equal Opportunities and Personnel (1993 to 1995), Chair of Community Action (1995 to 1996), Chair of Education (Lead Councillor under the new Council structures) from 1996 to 2004, Deputy Leader from 1996 to 2008, and also Lead Councillor for Corporate Affairs from 2004 to 2008.  In May 2008 I became  Leader of the Council.. I am also a director of the City Centre Community Interest Company.