Alex Corina
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Alexander John Corina, known as Alex Corina (born 7 October 1950) is an artist and community worker based in Garston
, Liverpool
.
Alex Corina was born in Bradford where he attended Buttershaw Comprehensive School and Bradford College of Art. He moved to Liverpool 1985 where he worked as a civil servant for the Drugs Prevention and Community Safety Unit. Corina is known in Liverpool
for his picture the Mona Lennon which features the Mona Lisa, John Lennon and the Liverpool waterfront in the background. It is a work that aims to represent Liverpool's past, present and future.
In 2007, Corina was named as on of Bradford College's 175 heroes as a celebration of 175 years providing education and training in Bradford.
Corina is one of the leaders behind the idea of Garston Cultural Village which, is a campaign to encourage redevelopment in Garston. On 31 May 2008, Garston declared 'Cultural Independence' at the Garston Embassy, formerly The Wellington School
.
MP as 'a well-known orator in Bradford', fostered his interest in Politics. When
Between 1980 and 1983 Alex was elected to Bradford City Council as a Labour Councillor for Wibsey Ward.
On 5 August 1983, after leading the National Union of Public Employees
' Bradford Health Service Branch during the health workers' dispute of 1981-82, Corina led the Thornton View Hospital Occupation campaigning against the closure of the 82 bed long-stay geriatric hospital as branch secretary. The occupation lasted for over 2 years and was one of the longest ever hospital occupations.
On 3 May 2007, Corina stood for election as a City Councillor for the ward of Cressington
, as and Independent, in the Liverpool Council election, 2007
. He gained 316 votes. Corina also publicly endorsed a campaign for a referendum on an elected Mayor for Liverpool.
Garston, Merseyside
Garston is a district of Liverpool, Merseyside, England. It is bordered by Aigburth, Allerton, and Speke.-History:Gaerstun, meaning 'grazing settlement' or 'grazing farm' in Old English, is one possible root of the name....
, Liverpool
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
.
Alex Corina was born in Bradford where he attended Buttershaw Comprehensive School and Bradford College of Art. He moved to Liverpool 1985 where he worked as a civil servant for the Drugs Prevention and Community Safety Unit. Corina is known in Liverpool
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
for his picture the Mona Lennon which features the Mona Lisa, John Lennon and the Liverpool waterfront in the background. It is a work that aims to represent Liverpool's past, present and future.
In 2007, Corina was named as on of Bradford College's 175 heroes as a celebration of 175 years providing education and training in Bradford.
Corina is one of the leaders behind the idea of Garston Cultural Village which, is a campaign to encourage redevelopment in Garston. On 31 May 2008, Garston declared 'Cultural Independence' at the Garston Embassy, formerly The Wellington School
Wellington School
Wellington School may refer to:* Wellington School, Bebington* Wellington School, Shropshire, the former name of Wrekin College* Wellington School * Wellington School, Somerset* Wellington School, Midlothian, Scotland...
.
Politics
Corina's father Joe Corina, described by Bob CryerBob Cryer
George Robert Cryer, known as Bob Cryer was a politician in the United Kingdom.He was educated at Salt High School, Shipley, and the University of Hull...
MP as 'a well-known orator in Bradford', fostered his interest in Politics. When
Between 1980 and 1983 Alex was elected to Bradford City Council as a Labour Councillor for Wibsey Ward.
On 5 August 1983, after leading the National Union of Public Employees
National Union of Public Employees
The National Union of Public Employees was a British trade union which represented public sector workers. The union was founded in 1908 as the National Union of Corporation Workers, which split from the Municipal Employees Association, following Albin Taylor's dismissal as General Secretary...
' Bradford Health Service Branch during the health workers' dispute of 1981-82, Corina led the Thornton View Hospital Occupation campaigning against the closure of the 82 bed long-stay geriatric hospital as branch secretary. The occupation lasted for over 2 years and was one of the longest ever hospital occupations.
On 3 May 2007, Corina stood for election as a City Councillor for the ward of Cressington
Cressington
Cressington is a Liverpool City Council Ward in the Garston and Halewood Parliamentary constituency. It contains the Cressington Park, Grassendale Park and the Grassendale area of Liverpool...
, as and Independent, in the Liverpool Council election, 2007
Liverpool Council election, 2007
Elections to Liverpool City Council were held on 3 May 2007. One third of the council was up for election and the Liberal Democrat party kept overall control of the council. Overall turnout was 27.5%After the election, the composition of the council was...
. He gained 316 votes. Corina also publicly endorsed a campaign for a referendum on an elected Mayor for Liverpool.
External links
- Republic of Garston becomes a reality 22 May 2008
- Review: Bin there, done that; ALEX CORINA, Liverpool Echo, 22 June 2004
- North West: Culture shock? by Lucy Breakwell, BBC News North West, 20 May 2005
- Arts Diary: Garston turns into a village of culture; A craft centre and art workshops are to open by Philip Key reports, Daily Post (Liverpool, England), 21 July 2005