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Joanne Bunting
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly for Belfast East |
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| Assumed office 5 May 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Peter Robinson |
| Mayor of Castlereagh |
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| In office 2004–2005 |
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| Member of Castlereagh Borough Council |
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| In office 2000 – 5 May 2011 |
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| Preceded by | John Dunn |
| Succeeded by | Denny Vitty |
| Constituency | Castlereagh Central |
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| Born | June 7, 1974 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Democratic Unionist Party |
Joanne Bunting was born on 7 June 1974 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She is a politician from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). Since 2016, she has been a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA) for the area of Belfast East. As an MLA, she helps make decisions for Northern Ireland. Joanne Bunting is also the DUP's main speaker for Justice matters. She leads the Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Justice.
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Joanne Bunting's Journey in Politics
Early Life and Education
Joanne Bunting went to Braniel Primary School. She then attended Grosvenor High School. Her education helped prepare her for a career in public service.
Serving Her Community
Before becoming an MLA, Joanne Bunting worked as a local politician. She was a Councillor in Castlereagh for 11 years. This was from 2000 to 2011. A Councillor helps manage local services and represents people in their area. During this time, she also served as the Mayor of Castlereagh in 2004 and 2005. The Mayor is the leader of the local council.
Working at the Assembly
For 18 years, Joanne Bunting worked at the Northern Ireland Assembly. This experience gave her a lot of knowledge about how the government works. In 2016, she was elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly herself. She was one of three DUP members elected from Belfast East that year.
Involvement in Key Groups
Joanne Bunting is part of important groups that help Northern Ireland. She is a member of the Northern Ireland Policing Board. This board helps oversee the police service. She also serves on several Assembly All Party Groups. These groups bring together politicians from different parties to discuss specific topics. For example, she is involved in groups that focus on:
- Active Travel (like walking and cycling)
- Harm Related to Gambling
- Access to Justice (making sure everyone can get legal help)
- Terminal Illness (supporting people with serious illnesses)
- Animal Welfare (caring for animals)
- Carers (supporting people who look after others)
These roles show her dedication to many different issues in Northern Ireland.
