Background
DENINGTON, Baroness Evelyn Joyce Denington was born on August 9, 1907. Daughter of the late Philip Bursill.
DENINGTON, Baroness Evelyn Joyce Denington was born on August 9, 1907. Daughter of the late Philip Bursill.
LCC Schools; Blackheath High School. Bedford College for Women.
General Secretary, National Association, of Labour Teachers, 1938-1947. Member, St. Paneras Borough Council, 1945-1959, and Chairman of various Committees. Member, London County Council, 1946-1965.
Chairman, New and Expanding Towns Committee, member, Stevenage Development Corporation, 1950-1980, and Chairman, 1966-1980. Member. Central Housing Advisory Committee, 1955-1973. Member, Greater London Council, 1964-1977, and Chairman, 1975-1976.
Member, South East Economic Planning Council, 1966-1979, and Deputy Chairman, 1971-1979. Deputy Leader, Labour Opposition, Greater London Council, 1967-1973. Chairman, Housing Committee.
Chairman, Transport Committee. House of Lords, since 1978. Professional career: architectural journalist, 1927-1931.
Teacher, 1933-1950; member, various housing assns.
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