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Paul Harrison
Labour candidate for Sutton Central
Paul Harrison grew up in Dorset, and first moved to Sutton in 1984 after university, moved to Kingston in 2006 following separation from his wife, but moved back to Sutton in 2023. He believes in the importance of good public services and joined Labour soon after he first moved to Sutton He works in IT for an insurance company and has two daughters in their late twenties. As a person with Dorset roots he is also an avid supporter of AFC Bournemouth.
Sutton Central Ward
Where Paul fits into things
Sutton and Cheam
Constituency
Sutton Central
Ward
Paul Harrison
Candidate
Sutton Central
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
Sutton