Our Councillors
Ealing Liberal Democrat Councillors
Working for you all year around
Councillor Gary Malcolm
Ward: Southfield
Portfolio: Leader of the Opposition, transport and jobs
"I grew up in Wigan and studied Genetics at Sheffield University before moving to London where I have lives in West London for over twenty years. I love mountaineering and cooking. I work in data roles and have spent time analysing data for the hospitality sector within marketing departments and also worked in market research.
I became a Lib Dem councillor in 2002 and did so after wanting to help solve problems rather than just blame the council for their mistakes. My greatest achievement was a group effort linking the Liberal Democrats with campaigners so we could save Warren Farm from being developed in a way that would kill off around 20 endangered species of birds, animals, bugs and plants. After the long running campaign where there was a rally with over 2000 people the Council back tracked!"
Councillor Gary Busuttil
Ward: Southfield
Portfolio: Deputy Leader, Whip, Finance, ICT and Performance
Councillor Andrew Steed
Ward: Southfield
Portfolio: Caring services including health, education and benefits
"I have lived in this part of west London for forty years, moving to the Hounslow part of Chiswick in 1984. My wife and I moved to Ealing twenty years later. My work career has been largely retail and/or book related. Currently I work for an international charity and manage a part time a second hand bookshop.
First elected in 2010 for Southfield Ward, after standing as a candidate previously in Ealing and Hounslow. For the past fourteen years, local government has been through hard times financially, despite having increased responsibilities. Sadly that is not likely to change anytime soon. But being a Councillor is interesting and one still gets a buzz from helping residents, especially if you can make a genuine difference."
Councillor Connie Hersch
Ward: Ealing Common
Portfolio: Crime, anti-social behaviour, communities and town centres
Councillor Jon Ball
Ward: Ealing Common
Portfolio: Housing and Development including the Local Plan
Councillor Athena Zissimos
Ward: Hanger Hill
Portfolio: Environment including streets, parks and climate change
Councillor Jonathan Oxley
Ward: Hanger Hill
"I am a Londoner who has lived and raised a family in Ealing, moving into my first property more than 25 years ago. I bring a wealth of private and public sector experience which can be put to work as a Councillor. I was a Main Board Director and interim Chief Executive at Ofcom – the UK’s telecoms, postal and media regulator - where I was responsible for competition policy and enforcement. Prior to that I was a Partner at PwC where I led international teams delivering projects for global companies in the technology and telecoms sectors.
I am committed to making Ealing the best Borough in London for everyone in our community."