Nicholas Rogers (politician)

Nicholas James Rogers (born 19 August 1985) is a former British Conservative Party politician who was the Member of the London Assembly (AM) for South West from 2021 until 2024.^{[1] [2]}

Nicholas Rogers
Member of the London Assembly for South West
In office 6 May 2021 – 6 May 2024
Preceded by	Tony Arbour
Succeeded by	Gareth Roberts
Personal details
Born	Nicholas James Rogers (1985-08-19) 19 August 1985 (age 39) Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Political party	Conservative
Domestic partner	Liam Rogers

Early life and education

Rogers was born in 1985, the son of Neil Rogers and Fiona Dunn. He received a degree in management from Royal Holloway, University of London.^[1]

Career

In 2007, Rogers joined Transport for London as a graduate and spent 18 months as a manager at Waterloo Station. He is also a former special constable in the Metropolitan Police.^[3]

Since 2015, he has been an incident controller at Network Rail. From 2016 to 2020, he was a director of TEDxKingstonUponThames.^[1]

Political career

In 2010, Rogers ran to be a Conservative Councillor in Lambeth for Knight's Hill ward.^[4]

He was elected as a Conservative to Tunbridge Wells Borough Council in 2011 and served as a councillor for the Culverden ward until 2015.^[5][6]

He was elected to the London Assembly representing South West London in the 2021 London Assembly election.^[7]

In March 2023, he put forward a motion for a new permanent statue of the late Queen Elizabeth ll to be placed in a London location. The motion was passed by the London Assembly.^[8]

In May 2023, he became Chair of the London Assembly's Transport Committee.^[9]

In June 2023, he announced his plans to step down at the next Assembly election.^[10]

Personal life

Rogers entered into a marriage in 2011 with his partner Liam. Outside politics, his interests are airships, jazz, architecture, history and cats.^[1]

References

1. "Rogers, Nicholas James, (born 19 Aug. 1985), Member (C) South West, London Assembly, Greater London Authority, since 2021". WHO'S WHO & WHO WAS WHO. 2021. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.u296002. ISBN 978-0-19-954088-4. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
2. "Results 2021 - London Elects". www.londonelects.org.uk. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
3. Hazell, Will (22 April 2023). "Ulez expansion would have 'chilling effect' on outer London, warns Tory mayoral hopeful". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
4. "Local Elections Archive Project — Knight's Hill Ward". www.andrewteale.me.uk. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
5. "Councillor details - Councillor Nicholas Rogers". democracy.tunbridgewells.gov.uk. 9 May 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
6. Teale, Andrew. "Culverden Ward". Local Elections Archive Project. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
7. "Results 2021 | London Elects". www.londonelects.org.uk. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
8. "Queen statue must be in prominent London location, assembly told". BBC News. 22 March 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
9. "Transport Committee | London City Hall". www.london.gov.uk. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
10. "Tory politician and former mayoral hopeful to leave City Hall at next election". 8 June 2023.