Cllr. Paul Barber

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I have lived in Leigh-on-Sea for more than 50 years, as have most of my family, so I know the area very well and consider myself lucky to be in such a wonderful town.

My career has been in IT, as a software developer and consultant for NatWest Bank, where I worked for over 40 years before recently being lucky enough to be offered early retirement.

Away from work I have been a keen badminton player for 40+ years, even representing Essex on one occasion. I have also been on the committee of Southend & District Badminton Association for over 25 years, 10 of those as chairman, and now as a Vice President. I am also a Trustee at a local community sports hall.

Since retiring I am excited to have been elected by residents of Highlands Ward to serve on Leigh Town Council, where I hope to make a difference for the benefit of the local community.

I have also just taken a role as a Governor at The St Christophers School, where they do fantastic work with SEN children and I'm looking forward to getting involved with the amazing staff at that school.