About Paul
I served in the British Army with the Royal Engineers before moving to Tovil, Maidstone in 2002. I quickly grew to love the area and have made it my mission to help improve Tovil and the wider Maidstone community for the benefit of local residents. I live locally with my wife and two children and currently work for local company providing railway signalling, power, and telecoms services.
As a dedicated community leader, environmental champion, and experienced councillor, I continue to work hard for a greener, fairer, and better-connected Maidstone.
Local Involvement
- Member of Carbon Action Tovil (CAT), promoting sustainability in the community
- Volunteer repairer at the Tovil Repair Café
- Active member and volunteer with the Valley Conservation Society
- Member and volunteer at Hayle Park Nature Reserve
- Trustee and Chairman of Hayle Park Nature Reserve since 2017
- Committed to enhancing local play areas, open spaces, and nature reserves
Political Experience
- Maidstone Borough Councillor since 2016 (originally South Ward, now representing Tovil Ward)
- Tovil Parish Councillor since 2015, serving as Chairman since 2021
- Current Chairman of the Planning Committee at Maidstone Borough Council
Champion of Green Spaces & the Environment
- Successfully secured 30 acres of open space at Dean Street for public use
- Strong advocate for the protection and enhancement of Maidstone’s natural environment
- Longstanding campaigner against overdevelopment and urban sprawl
- Led successful campaigns to reduce unsustainable housing targets in Maidstone
Fighting for Better Infrastructure
- Led the campaign to protect Loose Valley from traffic impacts, pushing for effective restrictions
- Opposed the proposed closure of Tovil Waste & Recycling Centre, helping force a policy U-turn
- Supports the Leeds–Langley Relief Road, while calling for the route to go beyond Langley to be truly effective