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Paul Crimmins
Arise candidate for Wealdstone South
Arise
A Wealdstone South resident for 40 years, Paul has seen the years of neglect in the area. As a bricklayer, he is frustrated at the crumbling infrastructure and feels passionately that it is time to fight for Wealdstone. He was chair of Harrow Trades Council, having advocated for workers throughout his life, and now regularly volunteers at a charity helping families in Wealdstone.
Where Paul fits into things
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
Harrow