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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 June 7, 1974. 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 and laws for Northern Ireland. She is also the DUP's main speaker for topics related to Justice. This means she talks about fairness and laws.
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Joanne Bunting's Journey in Politics
Joanne Bunting went to Braniel Primary School and Grosvenor High School. After her schooling, she started working to help her local community.
Early Work as a Councillor
Joanne Bunting served as a local politician called a Councillor in Castlereagh for 11 years. This was from 2000 to 2011. Councillors work to improve local services like parks, roads, and waste collection. During her time as a Councillor, she was also chosen to be the Mayor of Castlereagh in 2004 and 2005. The Mayor is like the leader of the local council.
Working in the Assembly
Before becoming an MLA, Joanne Bunting worked at the Northern Ireland Assembly for 18 years. The Assembly is where politicians meet to discuss and create laws for Northern Ireland. This experience helped her understand how the government works.
In 2016, Joanne Bunting was elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly. She was one of three DUP politicians chosen to represent Belfast East. As an MLA, she speaks up for the people in her area.
What an MLA Does
As an MLA, Joanne Bunting is part of important groups that help Northern Ireland.
- She is a member of the Northern Ireland Policing Board. This group helps make sure the police service works well and fairly.
- She also serves on the Committee on Standards and Privileges. This committee makes sure that MLAs follow rules and act properly.
- She is part of the Assembly All Party Group on Epilepsy. This group works to support people with epilepsy.
- She is also in the Assembly All Party Group on Tourism. This group helps promote Northern Ireland as a great place to visit.
Joanne Bunting works hard to represent her community and make a difference in Northern Ireland.
