Leslie Cree
| Leslie Cree MBE | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for North Down | |
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In office 26 November 2003 – 30 March 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Sir John Gorman |
| Succeeded by | Alan Chambers |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Robin Leslie Cree 15 July 1941 Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Ulster Unionist Party |
| Alma mater | Belfast College of Commerce |
| Profession |
Director Businessman |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Website | Official Website |
Alderman Robin Leslie Cree, MBE (born 15 July 1941, Bangor, County Down) is a Unionist politician from Northern Ireland. He was an Ulster Unionist Party MLA for North Down from 2003-16.[1]
He was educated at Bangor Grammar School, Bangor Technical College and Belfast College of Commerce. Cree is a former Senior Executive and Director of a major International Energy Company. He has been a member of North Down Borough Council for Ballyholme and Groomsport from 1988 and is a member of all North Down Borough Council's Standing Committees. He was also Mayor and Deputy Mayor (1990–1992) of North Down. Cree was Chairman of the North Down District Policing Partnership (DPP) until his appointment to the Northern Ireland Policing Board in 2007. He is Director of the Holywood and Bangor Town Centre Management Company.
Personal life
- He was named MBE for community service in 2001.
- Alderman Cree is an Elder and Secretary of his local Church. He is also a member of Loyal and Masonic Orders.
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Denny Vitty |
Mayor of North Down 1991 - 1992 |
Succeeded by Brian Wilson |
| Preceded by Stephen Farry |
Mayor of North Down 2008 - 2009 |
Succeeded by Tony Hill |
| Northern Ireland Assembly | ||
| Preceded by Sir John Gorman |
MLA for North Down 2003 - 2016 |
Succeeded by Alan Chambers |