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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Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield.
We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.
This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.
Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at <a href="https://shineradio.uk">https://shineradio.uk</a>, email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.
You make it shine.

Voices and stories from Petersfield in Hampshire, UK