Local elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
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Paula Joan Black
Labour candidate for Pennsylvania
I thrive on giving back to my community. As well as working as a teacher, I have served as a charity trustee and Chair of Governors to a primary school. My priorities include housing needs, open spaces, community infrastructure, and tackling anti-social behaviour in our neighbourhoods.
Previous elections
Pinhoe & Mincinglake (2025)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Not elected
Mincinglake & Whipton (2025)
Labour and Co-operative Party· Not elected
Pennsylvania Ward
Where Paula fits into things
Exeter
Constituency
Pennsylvania
Ward
Paula Joan Black
Candidate
Pennsylvania
About the role
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
What councillors do
- Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
- Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
- Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
- Set council budgets and local tax levels
How to influence
- Attend local council surgeries
- Write or email about local issues
- Attend public council meetings
- Join local community groups
Council
Exeter