Eleanor Tunnicliffe

My Priorities

Write to me at:Richmond Park Labour Party Starr House 57 Church Road Richmond TW10 6LXPhone me on:07531 588204Email me at:eleanor@etunnicliffe.co.uk

Eleanor is a local activist and works in London as a lawyer specialising in public sector law.  Eleanor has recently campaigned against the sale of playing fields in Barnes and anti-social behaviour in Richmond town centre.  If you would like to know more about Eleanor's campaigns, please email her ateleanor@etunnicliffe.co.uk

My Experience

I was born at St Helier's hospital in Carshalton, London.  At the time my dad was working as an accountant in London and my mum was teaching.  Eighteen months later my brother came along to complete the family set.

When I was six my dad's job was relocated so we upped sticks and moved to Newbury near Reading.  I grew up there, going to the local comprehensive schools for my GCSEs and A-levels.  I count myself fortunate to have got a place at Cambridge University, where I had a wonderful and challenging three years studying politics and history, helping out with the student union, learning to row and playing football.

After graduating I moved to London to study law.  I now work as a solicitor, advising public sector organisations like NHS trusts, universities and charities on their roles and responsibilities.  It is interesting work and gives me an invaluable insight into the environment in which these organisations operate, and the opportunity to get to know those working at the sharp end, their concerns and hopes for the future.  I also volunteer for my firm’s pro bono clinic, which advises young people who are starting up new businesses with the aid of the Prince’s Trust.I’ve lived in south west London for some time now and am settled in Putney close to the Upper Richmond Road.  I'm a member of a local rowing club in Kew (the rather misleadingly named Putney Town Rowing Club!) and in my spare time enjoy going for a paddle along the Thames between Richmond Lock and Barnes Bridge, or taking the bike for a spin around the beautiful Richmond Park.