Thomas Burns MLA (born 29 August 1960) is a Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) politician who was a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for South Antrim from 2003 to 2011. Burns was first elected to Antrim Borough Councillor in 1997. He is currently the Chairman of his local branch of the SDLP. He lost his seat in the 2011 Northern Ireland Assembly election, but was easily returned to the Borough Council. Membership Vice Chairman of the Council's planning committee Crumlin Development Association Chairman of Camlin Credit Union in Crumlin Member of Citizens Advice Bureau Board of Governors of two local schools, St Josephs Primary School and Crumlin High School. A keen supporter of the Gaelic Athletic Association, Burns is a former player for Aldergrove GAC. References External links NI Assembly webpage Living people 1960 births Members of Antrim Borough Council Social Democratic and Labour Party MLAs Northern Ireland MLAs 2003–2007 Northern Ireland MLAs 2007–2011 Politicians from County Antrim