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Councillor Candidate
Terry Paton

Terry Paton

Conservative candidate for Motspur Park & Old Malden East

Conservative

Terry has lived in New Malden for over twenty years and his children attend local schools. He was a Met police officer, working on drug operations, burglary and street crime, until he retired following an injury on duty. He now has his own business carrying out gas safety services across the region. He has been working to gain investment in the High Street and improvement in local parks and green spaces. He continues to use his experience to work with local Police.

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Previous elections

Motspur Park & Old Malden East (2022)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Beverley (2018)

Conservative and Unionist Party· Not elected

Motspur Park & Old Malden East Ward

Where Terry fits into things

Wimbledon

Constituency

Motspur Park & Old Malden East

Ward

Terry Paton

Terry Paton

Candidate

Motspur Park & Old Malden East

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

Merton