Cllr Paul Barton

Paul Barton is a current Labour councillor who was elected in 2013 and is serving until 2029. A retired firefighter, his political focus is on community safety and emergency services. His professional background gives him a practical understanding of the challenges facing Ambridge, from fire safety to flood prevention. Barton is a pragmatic and persistent advocate for better emergency services, often highlighting the need for improved coordination between different agencies. He believes that a safe community is the foundation for a prosperous one and is working to ensure that the transition to the new unitary authority does not compromise the quality of emergency services. He holds his councillor surgeries at the Ambridge Fire Station on the third Saturday of every month.