Councillor Paul Fairhurst is the Green Party Candidate for Shire Ward in the Uttlesford District Council & Saffron Walden Town Council Elections
I am a former investment banker and now managing partner of a respected regional law firm with offices in Saffron Walden.
I am passionate about local environmental issues especially green spaces, trees and air quality and was a co-founder of the Uttlesford EcoForum. I am deeply committed to local democracy and to operating in a democratic way.
I sit on several committees including the district’s Planning Committee and have been a District and Town councillor for Shire Ward for the past eight years. As Mayor of Saffron Walden, I organised several free community events for local residents; initiated awards for local community champions; launched the Mayor's Charter to reduce the use of single-use plastics as well as raising significant funds for my chosen charities. This Charter has now evolved into the Uttlesford District Chairman's Charter.
I am very keen that young people be given the best start in life and have made grants to local schools for music and arts projects, as well as initiating the Uttlesford Youth Council against stiff opposition.
Thank you to all residents for your support and I look forward to continue working on your behalf.
