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Find your electionBack to HarlowLocal elections are coming up — 7 May 2026
Enter your postcode to find the candidates standing in your ward.
Previous elections
Old Harlow (2024)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
Old Harlow (2023)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
Old Harlow (2022)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
Old Harlow (2021)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
Harlow South East (2021)
Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition· Not elected
Old Harlow Ward
Where Paul fits into things
Harlow
Constituency
Old Harlow
Ward
PL
Paul Lenihan
Candidate
Old Harlow
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
Harlow