Nelson -Paul Neale
Paul is a dedicated ward councillor, tackling the various issues that affect residents. He has wide experience outside the political arena having been in several management roles and running successful businesses. At a time when most people retire, Paul continues with the political challenges that face us all especial climate change and social issues.
Paul was a City Councillor for 6 years and the shadow housing portfolio holder for the Green Group at Norwich City Council. In 2014, it was his motion that paved the way for the council to build social housing at the award-winning Passivhaus development in the city. More recently, with his professional knowledge of housing, he was able to hold the Labour administration to account in its failure of management and governance of their building company when a £6 million loss came to light. He has also been Chair of the Audit Committee, scrutinising the council’s governance, transparency, and risk management.
In 2021 Paul decided to step down as a City Councillor to devote his time to the County Council and was elected as the Nelson District County Councillor in May 2021. He is the Green Group spokesperson for planning, highways, children’s services, and adult services. In the ward he is pushing for and delivering several important improvements in the highways and environment for the benefit of its residents.
