A passion for our community led me to get involved and take an active interest in our community from a young age.

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I grew up in Bersted, have a business in the town and believe Bersted and Bognor Regis is a place with a real community spirit and opportunity for growth.

I have a good business background in retail and management, have served on local business groups (including chairing the local Business Improvement District through its initial setup process in 2018 – 19), been a representative on the Bognor Regis Regeneration Board and served on all three tiers of local government.

It was a privilege to serve our wonderful town in 2013- 14 in the role of Bognor Regis Town Mayor, and to play an active part in so many events over the years. I’m always keen to learn about the concerns of local residents, and with over twenty years of local authority experience I’m not one to sit on the sidelines when an important issue needs to be addressed.

I will listen to residents and endeavour to implement and express their views at the District Council. With my past experience working with council officials and councillors I’m well placed to be a strong and passionate voice on local and key issues when it comes to decision making on behalf of the residents of Peveney and Bognor Regis.

Paul Wells