Charlie Smith (Romani poet)
Charlie Smith | |
|---|---|
| Chair of The Gypsy Council for Education, Welfare and Civil Right | |
| In office 1990–2005 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Mercer |
| Succeeded by | Joe G. Jones |
| Labour Party Councillor for Cedar Hall Ward, Castle Point Borough Council | |
| In office 1995–2003 | |
| The Deputy Mayor of Castle Point Borough Council | |
| In office 2001–2002 | |
| Succeeded by | Liz Brett |
| The Mayor of Castle Point Borough Council | |
| In office 2002–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Liz Brett |
| Succeeded by | Chris Freeman |
| Commission Member of the Commission for Racial Equality. | |
| In office April 2004 – November 2005 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Stephen Smith 20 June 1956 Rochford, Essex, United Kingdom |
| Died | 8 November 2005 (aged 49) Thundersley, Essex, United Kingdom |
| Political party | Labour party |
| Spouse |
Elaine Loveridge
(m. 1979, divorced) |
| Domestic partner | George Wilson |
| Children | 1 |
| Occupation | |
| Known for | First Romani Mayor in the UK |
| Writing career | |
| Period | c.1980–2005 |
Charlie Smith (1956–2005) was a British Romanichal poet, activist and politician.