Sydney Anderson (Northern Ireland politician) facts for kids
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Sydney Anderson
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Anderson in 2015
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| Member of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council |
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| In office 2 May 2019 – 18 May 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Louise Templeton |
| Succeeded by | Alan Mulholland |
| Constituency | Portadown |
| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Upper Bann |
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| In office 1 July 2010 – January 2017 |
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| Preceded by | David Simpson |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan Buckley |
| Member of Craigavon Borough Council |
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| In office 7 June 2001 – 22 May 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Mervyn Carrick |
| Succeeded by | Council abolished |
| Constituency | Portadown |
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Sydney Alexander Anderson
23 April 1949 Portadown, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Democratic Unionist Party (Since 2005) Independent Unionist (2003 - 2005) |
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Ulster Unionist Party (until 2003) |
| Spouse | Brenda Anderson |
| Residences | Portadown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland |
| Profession | Businessman |
Sydney Alexander Anderson, born on April 23, 1949, is a politician from Northern Ireland. He was a member of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). He served as a local councillor for the Portadown area on the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council from 2019 to 2023. Before that, he was a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA) for the Upper Bann area from 2010 to 2017.
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Sydney Anderson's Political Journey
Sydney Anderson has had a long career in local and regional politics in Northern Ireland. He started as a local councillor and later became a member of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Starting in Local Government
Anderson first became a councillor for the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) in 2001. He was elected to the Craigavon Borough Council to represent the Portadown area.
Changing Political Parties
In 2003, Anderson decided to leave the UUP. He ran for the Northern Ireland Assembly as an independent candidate, meaning he didn't belong to any political party at that time.
Before the 2005 local elections, he joined the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). He successfully kept his council seat in Portadown while representing his new party.
Serving as Mayor
During his time on the Craigavon Borough Council, Sydney Anderson also had the important roles of Mayor and Deputy Mayor. These roles involve leading council meetings and representing the local area.
Moving to the Northern Ireland Assembly
In July 2010, Anderson was chosen to become a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA). He took over the seat for Upper Bann from David Simpson.
Anderson was re-elected to the Craigavon Borough Council in 2011. He received the most votes in the Portadown area during that election.
Working in the Assembly
While serving in the Assembly, Anderson was part of several important groups and committees. These included the All Party Group on Neurology, the Public Accounts Committee, and the Committee for Justice. He also worked on committees for Social Development, Employment and Learning, and Standards and Privileges.
Anderson decided not to run for re-election in the 2017 Assembly election.
Returning to Local Council
After leaving the Assembly, Anderson was elected again to local government in 2019. He became a councillor for Portadown on the new Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. He continued in this role until he retired as a councillor in 2023.
