Councillor Steve O'Connell has pledged to get rid of his gas-guzzling Honda CR-V by October after his appointment to the environment committee in the Greater London Assembly (GLA).
"The environment committee is a cause very close to my heart as I am keen to protect the environment in Croydon and Sutton," he said. He added that his 4x4 would be "gone by October".
Coun O'Connell, who is Croydon Council's crime spokesman, will also serve on the budget committee and will be responsible for scrutinizing the Mayor of London's spending proposals.
He also has a seat on the Metropolitan Police Authority, which scrutinises the work of the capital's force.
"The budget committee is obviously very significant bearing in mind the size of the budget. I hope to shine a light on the finance of the GLA and the Mayor and ensure that the best services possible are delivered to Croydon and Sutton," he said.
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