Edwin Graham pictured with PC Chair, Rena Shepherd
Secretary of State Shaun Woodward MP has today announced the appointment of Mr Edwin Graham as a new member of the Parades Commission.
Mr Graham’s appointment brings the Commission back to its full complement and takes effect on 1 August 2009.
Shaun Woodward said: “The Parades Commission plays an important role in our society and Mr Graham’s experience and perspective will be a welcome addition to the organisation.
“Mr Graham is well qualified for the post and I am confident that he will make a valuable contribution to the work of the team.
“The Parades Commission continues its important work and remains the final arbiter in parades matters. I encourage all communities in Northern Ireland to engage openly with the Commission.”
Edwin Graham has spent his career as a committed community worker and is involved with all sections of the community in Northern Ireland. He has a number of roles in the public and voluntary sectors.
He was an authorised Officer in the Parades Commission, however as a result of his appointment as a member he will stand down from this role.
He is a trained mediator and holds a BSc in Environmental Science from the University of Ulster
