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Councillor Candidate
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Paul Bedforth

Conservative candidate for Berrylands

Conservative

Paul has lived in Beverley Ward for fifteen years. His daughter attends Burlington School. In order to improve the local area, he successfully campaigned for new dog bins in Beverley. He continues to campaign for investment in the High Street, safety in our local parks and better roads and pavments. As a Neighbourhood Watch Cooridnator, Paul appreciates the importance of bringing a community together to reduce crime.

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Previous elections

New Malden Village (2022)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

New Malden Village (2022)

Conservative and Unionist Party

Beverley (2018)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Berrylands Ward

Where Paul fits into things

Kingston and Surbiton

Constituency

Berrylands

Ward

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Paul Bedforth

Candidate

Berrylands

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

Kingston upon Thames