Arthur Edward Middleton

Arthur Edward Middleton (2 November 1891 – 19 October 1953) was a British politician who served as the Chair of London County Council.

For the 19th-century British MP, see Sir Arthur Monck, 7th Baronet.

Middleton qualified as an accountant and served on the council of the Society of Incorporated Accountants and Auditors. He was a supporter of the Labour Party, and in 1942 was appointed to London County Council as an alderman. In 1946, he was elected to represent Islington North on the council, and then from 1952 he again served as an alderman. In addition, he served on the Royal Commission on the Press.[1]

In April 1953, Middleton was elected as chair of London County Council, and in July he was knighted. However, he died suddenly in October.[1]

References
  1. "Deaths: Alderman Sir Arthur Edward Middleton, JP". Report of the Annual Conference of the Labour Party: 39. 1954.
Civic offices
Preceded by
Edwin Bayliss		 Chairman of the London County Council
1953		 Succeeded by
Molly Bolton
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