Paul Richards
Liberal Democrats councillor for St Loyes
Council: Exeter
Term ends: 2 May 2030
I am campaigning to represent our area, Heavitree & Whipton Barton, on the County Council. I was born in Exeter and have been a resident of Heavitree for the last 30 years. I have worked for Royal Mail for 38 years, so have first hand knowledge of how our roads and pavements have deteriorated over the years. We all know that traffic volumes are a problem. A more integrated and reliable public transport system is needed in Devon to reduce the need for people to use their cars. The safety of pedestrians, schoolchildren and cyclists also requires addressing. We need a choice of proposals for which everyone who may be affected can have their opinions heard before a suitable choice is selected. If you want a councillor who will listen to you and stand up for you, then vote for me on Thursday 1st May.
Recent election history
St Loyes (2026)
Liberal Democrats · 817 votes· Elected
Heavitree & Whipton Barton (2025)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Mincinglake & Whipton (2025)
Liberal Democrats· Not elected
Contact Information
Where Paul fits into things
Constituency
Ward
Paul Richards
Councillor
St Loyes
Alison Sheridan
Councillor · St Loyes
Anne Jobson
Councillor · St Loyes
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
Exeter (LC)