Former chief executive of the Northwest Regional Development Agency, Professor Steven Broomhead, will lead the next phase of Chester’s regeneration.
Professor Broomhead, who is currently chair of entrepreneurial education at Liverpool’s Hope University, has been appointed chairman of Chester Renaissance.
He will lead a new strategic board of powerful public and private sector representatives, charged with guiding the progress of the recently-announced One City Plan, and the recommendations of the Urban Land Institute study.
Council Leader Mike Jones: “We are delighted to secure someone of Steven’s calibre and reputation.
“He has huge experience of regeneration matters, regionally and nationally, with extensive knowledge of both the public and private sectors.
“Professor Broomhead will bring a fresh, determined and cohesive approach both to the marketing of Chester – highlighted by the ULI study – and our comprehensive development strategy via the One City Plan.”
The Strategic Board will direct and commission all aspects of the drive to transform Chester into a world class destination, including marketing, city management, arts, events and enterprise support.
Today, the man who led the £1.2billion-budgeted Northwest Regional Development Agency for eight years talked of his aspiration for a city with a future intrinsically linked with the past.
He said: “Chester is famously Mrs Thatcher’s Jewel in the Crown of the North West.
“That jewel has become slightly tarnished but the One City Plan will re-polish and restore the old glitter.”
It is anticipated that Professor Broomhead will oversee recruitment to the Board by July.
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