Paul has lived in the Borough for over 30 years and was first elected to Harrow Council for Pinner Ward at a by-election in 2001. Paul has fought over many years to save Pinner’s Police Station and to support local businesses.

He is now Leader of Harrow Council after taking control of Harrow Council in May 2022 and also serves in the Cabinet as Portfolio Holder for Strategy.

Previously he has served as Cabinet Member for Performance, Communication and Corporate Services from 2006-2010 and from 2013-2014.  He has also been Chairman of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Conservative Chief Whip. 

He worked for a number of years in the IT sector in the City of London and Docklands. He is now the Chairman of the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority and Executive Vice Chairman of Conservative Way Forward.

He is a keen American Football fan, supporting the Miami Dolphins and enjoys Country music and Bourbon.