Paul Baines

Charnwood Borough Councillor for Anstey
Conservative Group Deputy Leader and Shadow Cabinet Member for Finance & Investments - Charnwood Borough Council

Cllr Paul Baines is Ward Member for Anstey, for Charnwood Borough Council, and Mayor of Charnwood for 2021-2022. He was elected first in December 2018 in a council by-election, then again 6 months later in May 2019! He was a Member of the Scrutiny Committee and Member of the Budget Scrutiny Panel, and Chair of the Commercialisation Scrutiny Panel, in 2019. The report of the panel is available here: https://bit.ly/2YAB0Eg. Presently, he is Deputy Leader of the Charnwood Conservative Group and Shadow Cabinet Lead for Finance and Investments.  Outside his Council work, Paul is Professor of Political Marketing and Head of Executive Education at the University of Leicester School of Business as well as a published author for Oxford University Press and SAGE Publications. He is married to Ning and in his spare time, enjoys travel, films, and mountain walking.

Paul was Mayor of Charnwood for 2021-2022. Paul and his Mayoress' charities for the year were Marie Curie and Living Without Abuse.

 

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A-Z of Services to report any issues

We get enquires from residents asking how to report issues that they have as it can sometimes be difficult to find contact details as and when you need them. Therefore, we have provided information below to guide you in the right direction should you need to report any issues you may have. Se

Anstey Polling Stations

Anstey residents will now have two polling stations. CA1 will be at Anstey Parish Council Offices, Stadon Road CA2 will be at Woolden Hill Primary School, Netherfield Road You have two votes. Your existing councillors are Deborah TAYLOR and Paul BAINES You will only be able to vote at your allo

Burns Night Supper - 22nd January 2022

The Mayor, Cllr Paul Baines will be supporting one of his chosen charities Living Without Abuse at a Burns Night Supper to be held on 22nd January 2022 The event will be held at The Swan and Rushes, 21 The Rushes, Loughborough LE11 5BE. There will be 3 courses of traditional Scottish foo

Burns Night Supper - 22nd January 2022

The Mayor, Cllr Paul Baines will be supporting one of his chosen charities Living Without Abuse at a Burns Night Supper to be held on 22nd January 2022 The event will be held at The Swan and Rushes, 21 The Rushes, Loughborough LE11 5BE. There will be 3 courses of traditional Scottish foo

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Deborah and Paul's Monthly Village Update - January 2026

Happy New Year, welcome to 2026Consultation on draft Council BudgetA consultation was launched, just before Christmas, on Charnwood Borough Council’s draft budget for 2026/27.Unfortunately, due to the timing of publication and delivery of this edition, the consultation is likely to have closed by th

Deborah and Paul's Monthly Village Update - December 2025

It’s Christmas!Christmas Lights Switch-on in Loughborough will be on Friday, 28 November.Starting at 4pm, the Market Place will host a wide range of stalls, food and drink stands and fairground rides, and a host of talented performers will be appearing on the main stage to entertain the crowd.There

Deborah and Paul's Monthly Village Update - November 2025

Flood ReadyFlooding is one of the most common natural hazards in the UK, affecting millions of properties due to rivers, heavy rain, or surface water. With climate change increasing risks, preparation can significantly reduce damage, stress, and disruption.

Deborah and Paul's Monthly Village Update - September 2025

Huge congratulations to Anstey Community Library on their ten-year anniversary, as a community hub for the residents of Anstey and surrounding villages.Well done to all the volunteers, who work so hard for the community.

Deborah and Paul's Monthly Village Update - June 2025

New Mayor for Charnwood Borough CouncilThe new Mayor of Charnwood has been sworn in for 2025-26 following the Council’s Annual Meeting on Monday, 12th May.Cllr David Northage, Borough Councillor for Shepshed West, says that he is deeply honoured to become the first citizen of the borough.Cllr Northa

Proposed sale of Martin Court, Anstey

Are you aware of the proposed sale of Martin Court, Anstey?Cllr Deborah Taylor and Cllr Paul Baines were not consulted on this matter.They will be raising their concerns with the Labour/Green led Charnwood Borough Council who own this property and would like your thoughts so they can ensure that you

Deborah and Paul's Monthly Village Update -March 2025

We were delighted to host another ‘Living Without Abuse’ (LWA) Burns Night at Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall. LWA is a local domestic abuse support charity. Thank you to Sharon and her Team from The Nook Corner Coffee Shop in Anstey for the excellent food and service they provided.

Deborah and Paul's Monthly Village Update - February 2025

Car Parking PetitionWe have launched a petition to encourage the Anstey Co-op to remove the time restrictions on their car park.We are regularly contacted by residents and local groups advising that they now struggle to park in the village.Last year the Anstey Co-op restricted their parking to 2 hou