Councillor Stephanos Ioannou
Stephanos is a British politician of Greek Cypriot heritage who was born and raised in North London. He currently serves as an elected Councillor for Southgate in the London Borough of Enfield, having made history as the borough’s youngest elected councillor at the age of 21.
Stephanos was educated at St Andrew’s Church of England Primary School and Highlands School before going on to study Economics at the University of Hertfordshire, where he graduated with First Class Honours. He subsequently completed a Master of Arts in Public Policy at King’s College London, graduating with Merit. In addition, he attended the Independent Greek School of Finchley, where he achieved an A-Level in Modern Greek Studies, reflecting his strong commitment to preserving his cultural heritage.
His interest in public service began at an early age. At just 16, Stephanos was elected Youth Representative for the Enfield Southgate Conservative Association, marking the beginning of his political journey. Since then, he has remained actively involved in local and national politics, focusing on representing residents, supporting community initiatives, and championing issues affecting his constituents.
Stephanos also serves as Chairman of Conservative Friends of Greece, the Conservative Party organisation dedicated to strengthening the longstanding friendship and bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and Greece.
Alongside his political responsibilities, Stephanos has a strong record of community involvement. He is a committee member of NEPOMAK UK, the international network connecting young Cypriots and promoting Cypriot culture, heritage, and identity. He is also a longstanding supporter of the UK Thalassaemia Society, a Southgate-based charity that supports individuals living with thalassaemia while promoting research into improved treatments and, ultimately, a cure. Previously, Stephanos served as a Governor of Walker Primary School, supporting educational excellence within his local community.
Earlier in his career, Stephanos gained valuable international political experience working in the European Parliament as an Attaché to a senior British Member of the European Parliament, where he developed expertise in public policy and legislative affairs.
Outside of politics, Stephanos enjoys travelling, particularly throughout Greece and Cyprus, where he has visited many of the islands and regions. He is passionate about exploring different cultures, meeting new people, and experiencing local cuisine.
