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Paul Edmond Convery
Labour candidate for Caledonian
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Standing for re-election as Labour Councillor for Caledonian Ward, which I have represented since May 2006. I am a proud Scot and Londoner. I came to Islington in 1979 and have lived with my family (incl two teenage boys) in Cally for 30 years. Every year since 2010 I have taken the lead Councillor role organising the Cally Festival, Islington's largest street festival. At the Town Hall, I now chair the Audit & Risk committee and have led Islington’s pension investment committee for six years making our Pension Fund one of the most ethical local government schemes. I am also the chair of governors at Robert Blair primary school and a governor of New River College, Islington's pupil referral unit. I am an Arsenal supporter and a fan of 1970s soul music.
Previous elections
Caledonian (2022)
Labour Party· Elected
Caledonian (2018)
Labour Party· Elected
Caledonian Ward
Where Paul fits into things
Islington South and Finsbury
Constituency
Caledonian
Ward
Paul Edmond Convery
Candidate
Caledonian
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
Islington