Board
Cllr Paul Watson Sunderland City Council
Councillor Paul Watson became Leader of the Council in May 2008, after previously serving as Deputy Leader since May 2006. Prior to that, he was Portfolio Holder for Regeneration and Community Cohesion. Councillor Watson was born, and has lived all his life in Sunderland. After serving his time as an apprentice shipwright at Sunderland Shipbuilders, he was made redundant in 1981 and has been self-employed ever since. Councillor Watson studied law at Teesside University gaining an Honours Degree in 1998. He represents the Pallion Ward.
