Buckinghamshire County Council

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Niknam Hussain

Favourite Thing: Countryside, Aylesbury and its people.

Me and my council work

I am member of the opposition group so my major focus is holding the administration to account especially on Education issues where I am the groups Shadow Spokesman.

My Typical Day

I am very lucky in that I don’t have a typical day.

What I'd do as "Youth Champion"

Make sure all the Councils policies take account of youth concerns and issues.

My Interview

How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

curious, questioning, persistent

Who is your favourite singer or band?

Changes with time but presently “The Killers”

What is the most fun thing you've done?

Hang Gliding

If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!

Be tidier; be more punctual and learn to play the guitar better.

What did you want to be after you left school?

Writer

Were you ever in trouble in at school?

Occassionally

What's the best thing you've done as a councillor?

Sounds cliched, but the best thing is always when you actually get something done for someone.

Tell us a joke.

‘The prime minister held a meeting with the cabinet today. He also spoke to the bookcase and argued with the chest of drawers.’ (With thanks to the late great Ronnie Barker)

My CV

Councillor for:

6 years

Party:

Liberal Democrat

Council job:

None – only ruling group has cabinet or committee jobs, but am member of a number committees

Profession:

Run my own small business