Alec Samuels, JP, Barrister, BA (Cantab), formerly Reader in Law in the University of Southampton

• Many years of continuous service to the University of Southampton

• Lawyer, lecturer, legal writer

• Leader of Southampton City Council

• City Councillor representing Bassett

• City Councillor on and off for a good many years

• Close interest in planning law and practice and city development, and the Partnership for Urban South Hampshire (PUSH)

· City Magistrate for nearly 30 years

· Over the years a close connection with:
- CAB
- CHC
- SVS
- Southampton Commons and Parks Protection Society
- Friends of Old Southampton
- City of Southampton Society

· Legal advisor to many voluntary organisations

· Active member of JUSTICE

· Active member of Society of Conservative Lawyers