Leader of Newham Council
In 1978 Wales moved to the London Borough of Newham and in 1982 was elected to the Council, representing Castle ward. He did not contest the 1986 or 1990 elections but was returned as councillor for Little Ilford ward in a 1992 by-election. At the 1994 election he again stood successfully, this time in Manor Park ward, and in 1995 Wales was elected Leader of Newham Council. In 1998 he was elected as councillor for Canning Town and Grange ward.
From 2000-2006 Wales also served as Chair of the Association of London Government (ALG) - known as London Councils since 2006. London Councils is a think tank and lobbying organisation which serves the interests of the 32 London Borough Councils, plus the City of London Corporation. Wales was also recognised in the 2000 Birthday Honours List, receiving a Knighthood for his services to local government.
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