Hesters Way
Partnership

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‘‘helping to create a sustainable
community in Hesters Way’’

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Dr David Turner (Chair) is a Senior Lecturer  and Criminology Course Leader  with the Department of Natural and Social Sciences at the  University of Gloucestershire . He has completed a number of research projects recently. His research interests are in the evaluation of policies and programmes that encourage community and voluntary sector to work in partnerships with local government.

Pat Thornton (Vice Chair) has served as a local councillor for over 20 years.  She represents the Council on the Partnership and is a past mayor of the town. Pat also represents Cheltenham Borough Council on the Cheltenham Housing Aid Committee and Cheltenham Community Support Centre, the Licensing, Planning, Economy & Business and Overview and Scrutiny Committees, is a Trustee of Pate House (local almshouses), a governor of Gardeners Lane School and on the board of various other charities. 

Alan Thompson (Treasurer) represents GCHQ.  Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) is an intelligence and security organisation that is part of the Civil Service.  It reports to the Foreign Secretary and works closely with the United Kingdom’s other intelligence agencies (commonly known as MI5 and MI6).  Alan originally represented GCHQ in his role as Press Officer but has remained on the board since moving posts.  

Caron Forbes (Company Secretary) Caron joined the Hesters Way Partnership from The Stronger Communities Partnership in February 2008. She is a paid member of staff and incorporates the secretarial role into her daily workload. She is not a Director.

Appointment Pending Bromford Housing Association  

Philip Smith is vicar of the of St Aidan and St Silas Church part of the West Cheltenham Team Ministry. 

Jos Adsett is  Head Teacher at Cheltenham Kingsmead  School  that is a mixed 11-18 school that serves the Hesters Way Estate and surrounding areas.  The school has some 160 pupils on roll and in total, and 20 staff. 

Russel Ellicott - is Deputy Head Teacher at Pates Grammar School  a voluntary aided selective mixed 11-18 school that serves the greater Cheltenham area.  The school has some 970 pupils on roll and in total, almost 70 staff. 

Ryan Barkle - Represents Gloucestershire Housing Association who have played an important role in the recent regeneration of the area.

 

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Registered in England & Wales. Registration Number: 3685423 Registered Charity No. 1084194. 
Registered Address: Hesters Way Community Resource Centre, Cassin Drive, Cheltenham, GL51 7SU