Rosehill with Burnley Wood

Your local campaigner: Paul Campbell 

Paul worked in the public sector as a software developer until 2005, when he decided to leave work and be a 'stay at home dad' to his newborn son, Alistair.

Paul lives in the Rosehill and has strong daily links with Burnley Wood.

Volunteering in the community for the last 7 years he has helped people who are looking for work, supported people using computers and the internet aswell as adults to achieve basic skills like english and maths.

A Parent Governor at Springfield Community Primary School in Burnley Wood and a Director at 'Big Light On'. Big Light On C.I.C. is a community organisation that supports people who want to learn new skills and get involved in their community. Paul was a key supporter of the relocation of this organisation 'theSWITCH' to Parliament Street in Burnley Wood.

Paul said "Dads don't always get the chance to be so involved, so I was very grateful when Labour's new paternity scheme allowed me two weeks paid leave at home. I really appreciated this time and decided I wanted to spend as much time with him as I could, so I chose to leave my job and be the one that stayed at home. Once my son started nursery, I had a lot of time on my hands and I started to get much more involved in the community and helping others."

"I was fortunate enough to be able to go to university, but there are many people of my age that left school without being able to read and write. It's an amazing feeling when you hear someone read their first sentence, knowing that for the last thirty years they just looked at the words as if they were a foreign language. That's why I support the work that Labour is doing to improve early years education and reduce class sizes. In the future there will be fewer adults leaving school without the basics."
 
"It must be particularly frustrating for people who want to get involved and build long term growth in the area, but instead have the constant reminder of anti social behaviour, disused buildings and empty properties. There are a lot of people in the area looking to try and get more involved, improve their skills and rebuild the community spirit. I will try my best to provide services and help that achieve these goals for all local people."

5 Election Promises

1. Rosehill and Burnley Wood will always be priority!
2. I will hold regular surgeries in the ward.
3. I will work for renewed community regeneration.
4. I will listen to local people.
5. I am determined to get a better deal for our area.