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Sanjib Bhattacharjee BEM | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | India |
| Nationality | British |
| Residence | London |
| Profession | Driving instructor trainer |
Sanjib Bhattacharjee BEM is a British-Indian community leader and driving instructor trainer based in London, United Kingdom. He was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2025 New Year’s Honours list in recognition of his involvement in community service and road safety initiatives in the London Boroughs of Newham, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest.[1][2][3]
He has organised workshops aimed at improving drivers’ hazard anticipation and safe driving skills. He has also campaigned for practical changes to road infrastructure, including clearer road markings and measures to enhance pedestrian safety. During National Volunteering Week, he conducted sessions on eco-safe driving, covering topics such as vehicle maintenance, route planning, and fuel efficiency.[4]
Sanjib Bhattacharjee began his community service during his student years in India, where he volunteered with the Indian Red Cross Society. His activities included organising eye camps, flood relief initiatives, and campaigns focused on road safety and environmental conservation. After moving to the United Kingdom in 1998, Bhattacharjee continued his involvement in community welfare, supporting stroke patients, volunteering as a reading mentor, and encouraging residents to take active roles in improving their neighbourhoods during his tenure in social housing. He is the first London Driving Instructor Trainer to receive the national honour while working in the role.[5][6]
As a road safety advocate, Bhattacharjee has spoken about challenges within the driving test industry in the United Kingdom. He has highlighted the frustrations faced by learners, particularly key workers, due to delays in securing test slots. Bhattacharjee has urged the government to take further action to support learners and parents, addressing concerns about middlemen reselling test appointments and the availability of examiners.[7] Bhattacharjee has highlighted the importance of adhering to Highway Code regulations and adopting defensive driving techniques to enhance road safety. He has addressed common driving errors, such as middle-lane driving, tailgating, and failing to check mirrors, emphasising their potential risks. His guidance includes maintaining safe distances (two-second rule), using bus lanes correctly, and avoiding distractions while driving. [8][9]
Bhattacharjee described the recognition as a "humbling experience". His contributions were also acknowledged by Edmund King OBE, President of the AA, who commended Bhattacharjee for his dedication to improving road safety and congratulated him on his achievements.[10] He attended the Cabinet Office press briefing at the Tower of London on the 30th December 2024,[11] where he discussed his work in road safety education.[6]
Bhattacharjee served as the Labour Party Chairman for the Ilford North Constituency from 2012 to 2015. He was also a political candidate in the London Borough of Redbridge[12][13][14] for the 2010, 2014 and 2018 local elections. In 2015, Bhattacharjee criticised the Labour Party's proposal to construct a swimming pool at Mayfield School, stating that it was politically motivated and did not serve the interests of Ilford North residents.[15] He subsequently declared his support for Conservative MP Lee Scott, later joining his Party, citing dissatisfaction with the Labour leadership at the time, stating that he could "no longer defend Ed Miliband and Ed Balls"[16][17]. His decision to support the Conservative Party during then-candidate Wes Streeting's campaign to challenge the Ilford North seat was described as a "blow".[18]
Currently, Bhattacharjee is a road safety campaigner and since 2014, an Approved Driving Instructor and trainer.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Hennessey, Ted. "People across UK honoured for dedication to charitable causes". Independent.
- ^ "British Empire Medal". The London Gazette (64607).
- ^ "Recognition on New Year's Honours List". The Ilford Recorder. p. 7.
- ^ "Assamese Resident of London Gets British Empire Medal". The Assam Tribune. p. 8.
- ^ "Driving instructor trainer receives prestigious award". Road Safety GB. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
- ^ a b Caddick, Paul (2025-04-17). "ADI Honoured". Intelligent Instructor. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
- ^ Mykkanen, Noora (2025-04-17). "Booking a driving test is now as hard as buying Glastonbury tickets". Metro. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
- ^ "Here's how this one driving habit could cost you £2,500 in fines". Metro. 2025-04-17. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
- ^ White, Steven (2025-04-18). "These driving errors could cost Brits £1k this Easter weekend with fags alert". Daily Star. Retrieved 2025-04-20.
- ^ a b "AA Driving Instructor Trainer Recognised in New Year's Honours". The AA.
- ^ "New Year Honours list 2025". PA Images.
- ^ "2018 Local Election Results". my.redbridge.gov.uk. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
- ^ "2014 Local Election Results". my.redbridge.gov.uk. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
- ^ "2010 Local Election Results". my.redbridge.gov.uk. Retrieved 2025-03-24.
- ^ "Labour hits back after being accused of 'playing politics' in swimming pool row". Ilford Recorder. 2015-01-13. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ^ Glanville, Natalie. "Sanjib Bhattacharjee said he can "no longer defend Ed Miliband and Ed Balls"". The Guardian.
- ^ "Labour Defector: Cameron is "strongest and best leader"". Guido Fawkes.
- ^ Burnip, Laura. "Former Ilford North Labour chairman defects to Conservatives at height of Wes Streeting campaign". The Ilford Recorder.
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