Cheshire East Councillor for Prestbury Ward

Paul Findlow has been the Conservative Councillor for Prestbury since May 2011.  He was born and bred in Macclesfield and is married to Judith, a retired Primary School Head. They have one daughter.  Paul was educated at King's school Macclesfield; has an honours degree in Law and a Postgraduate Certificate in Eductation(Commendation). Paul is also a member of several professional bodies and societies. 

Paul is now retired but was a longstanding University Senior Lecturer in Law and Education.  He has extensive political and local government experience, which includes being the former Leader of Cheshire County Council and Macclesfield Borough Council.  Other responsibilities have included being Lead member for Children's services; Chairman of Corporate Scrutiny and Constitution Committees; Conservative Group Cheif Whip.

Currently, in addition to the work he does in the Prestbury Ward, Paul is the Cabinet member for the Governance Portfoilio, he is a member of the Cheshire County Police and Crime panel and is also a School Governor.