Paul Bristow is the current elected Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
BIOGRAPHY
Paul Bristow was elected as Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough in May 2025. Paul moved to Peterborough aged five when his parents began working in the NHS. He grew up in Whittlesey and attended Sir Harry Smith Community College before studying at Lancaster University.
Paul was first elected as a councillor in 2006 and represented Peterborough in Parliament from 2019 to 2024. As Mayor, he is dedicated to championing the people of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, working to ensure that every part of the region thrives.
Paul enjoys cricket, football and spending time with his family in Wansford, just outside Peterborough.
The Mayor's Team
Amanda Elliott Executive PA to the Mayor
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