Paul Hodgkinson

Paul Hodgkinson is a seasoned public servant and broadcaster with extensive experience in local government and community engagement. Currently serving as the Cabinet Member for Health, Culture and Visitor Experience and District Councillor at Cotswold District Council since May 2023, Paul has previously held roles such as County Councillor and Leader of the Opposition from 2016 to 2022 at Gloucestershire County Council. Since April 2020, Paul has been a Radio Presenter at Cotswolds Radio, hosting a monthly community chat show. Alongside these roles, Paul owns Expert Services in Executive Coaching, providing coaching to over 300 individuals in the private and public sectors since 2004. With a background in management and training at Cheltenham & Gloucester PLC and Legal and General, Paul holds a BA Hons in French from the University of Reading and a year of specialized study at Université de Franche-Comté.