Shah Ali, at 23 is the youngest Petersfield Town Councillor, appointed in April 2026.

He works part time in the Paradise restaurant, the family business, and studies at Portsmouth University.

He talks to Mike Waddington about finding his feet and his belief in community, family, being safe and loneliness.

He works for improvements and 'seeing everyone win together.'

Shah Ali, at 23 is the youngest Petersfield Town Councillor, appointed in April 2026.
He works part time in the Paradise restaurant, the family business, and studies at Portsmouth University.
He talks to Mike Waddington about finding his feet and his belief in community, family, being safe and loneliness.
He works for improvements and 'seeing everyone win together.'

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Youngest Town Councillor wants to see 'everyone win together'

Local traders around one big table.

Sarah Jane Beacher is the force behind Petersfield’s Sage and Salt Studio. Barrie Greening is known as The Sales Geek. He's based in Alton and helps small and medium sized businesses to develop their sales operations. Lou Bushell is a director at Local Treasures in Petersfield. Local Treasures matches homeowners with local people who can help with things like gardening, decoration and cleaning.

We also hear from Rachel Harris about what’s happening in Petersfield’s First Fridaybusiness networking club.

This edition of The Traders' Table is hosted by Sarah-Jane at Sage and Salt Studio, produced by Shine Radio in Petersfield and supported by First Friday.

Local traders around one big table.
Sarah Jane Beacher is the force behind Petersfield&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.sageandsaltstudio.co.uk/">Sage and Salt Studio</a>. Barrie Greening is known as <a href="https://www.salesgeek.co.uk/franchise/winchester/">The Sales Geek</a>. He's based in Alton and helps small and medium sized businesses to develop their sales operations. Lou Bushell is a director at <a href="https://www.localtreasures.me/local-treasures-petersfield/">Local Treasures in Petersfield</a>. Local Treasures matches homeowners with local people who can help with things like gardening, decoration and cleaning.
We also hear from Rachel Harris&nbsp;about what&rsquo;s happening in Petersfield&rsquo;s <a href="https://first-friday.org/">First Friday</a> business networking club.
This edition of The Traders' Table is hosted by Sarah-Jane at Sage and Salt Studio, produced by Shine Radio in Petersfield and supported by First Friday.

The Traders' Table:  Sarah-Jane Beacher, Lou Bushell & Barrie Greening

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Published at 5:00am on 22 July, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
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<li>Going on holiday, don&rsquo;t forget these simple steps before you go.</li>
<li>Supporting families every step of the way.</li>
<li>Petersfield Lions say thank you with free ice cream.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s needed at the foodbank this week.</li>
</ul>
To share your news stories email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.
You make it shine.
Published at 5:00am on 22 July, 2026

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Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
High Street speeding at night – is there a solution?
Vinyl Matters marks 10 Years in Petersfield with an exciting move.
The FitzRoy Abseil Challenge Ropes in Success.
What's On This Week has events and activities for all ages.

To share your news stories email team@shineradio.uk or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.

You make it shine.

Published at 5:01am on 21 July, 2026

Today's local news and information update from Petersfield's Shine Radio.
<ul>
<li>High Street speeding at night &ndash; is there a solution?</li>
<li>Vinyl Matters marks 10 Years in Petersfield with an exciting move.</li>
<li>The FitzRoy Abseil Challenge Ropes in Success.</li>
<li>What's On This Week has events and activities for all ages.</li>
</ul>
To share your news stories email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call, text or WhatsApp 01730 555 500.
You make it shine.
Published at 5:01am on 21 July, 2026

Youngest Town Councillor wants to see 'everyone win together'

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