Place Board Chair
Phil Maclean – Retail Director at Eagle One Ltd encompassing The Valley, Evesham
After spending 10 years in Evesham, I've developed an affection for both the town and its residents. I'm delighted that I have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution and am motivated to see the town grow. My background includes Retail Asset Management, experience in destination marketing and tourism across a number of high footfall retail outlets.
Robin Walker – Chair of Active Evesham
I was heavily involved in the development of the Evesham Town Plan, leading the Transport and Environment group. I was then co-opted onto the Wychavon Town Centres Advisory Panel, who commissioned the development of the Investment Prospectuses for Evesham, Pershore and Droitwich. By representing the 'Active Evesham' group on the Evesham Place Board, I will champion the strategic objective to get ‘Evesham recognised as a town that welcomes walkers and cyclists’. Providing an attractive and safe environment to enable active travel to become the first choice for everyday journeys in and around town.
Katie Gilbert – Founder and Business Development Manager Evesham Noticeboard
For the last 30 years I have supported many business owners through my marketing and social media platforms to grow online and within the community. My mission through our popular Facebook groups, business networking events and Love Evesham Day is to have a positive impact online and in person for all members of the community. To showcase our town, businesses, and community as the heart of Worcestershire. Through “keep it local” and “Love Evesham” campaigns, The Vale Matters Podcasts and feel good e-newsletters we are showing how rich our town is in business and community spirit.
Ashleigh Jayes – Manager of the Almonry Museum and Evesham Tourist Information Centre
Evesham is a wonderful place to live and work. We’re so lucky to have so much green space, a rich history and a passionate community. I see the place board as an integral part of our town’s future. By supporting local initiatives, working with business, organisations, local authorities and communities we can make Evesham an even better place to live, work and visit
Julie Tucker – Cllr Wychavon District and Evesham Town Council and Chair of the Evesham Town Plan Committee
I am an Evesham Town and District Councillor, Chair of Evesham Walkers are Welcome and Evesham Anti-litter Group. I have lived in Evesham all my life. I sit on the Evesham Place Board because I am Chair of Evesham Town Council's Town Plan Committee. I have been a member of that committee since 2017.
Vice Chair
Charlotte Hampson - Director of Architects Dyer
I am a local resident and owner of an architectural practice based in Evesham Town Centre. I have a keen interest in placemaking and can see the potential in Evesham Town Centre and the surrounding areas where we have so much to offer. My work has provided me with experience of regeneration and improving urban environments and I am hopeful that this can be used to enable Evesham to prosper and become an even better place to live and work.
Gill Pawson – Chair of Vale of Evesham Civic Society
The Vale of Evesham Civic Society was invited to send a representative to the place board; as Chair I am very pleased to be able to attend meetings and to contribute to the work of the board. VECS was invited as a stakeholder given its work over recent years to try to improve the town centre Conservation Area; this work fits well with the aims of the Evesham Town Centre Prospectus, which the board is charged with helping to deliver.
Robert Raphael – Cllr Wychavon District and Evesham Town Councils and Proprietor Hampton Ferry, Evesham.
Evesham is a great place to live, work and visit. We are so fortunate to have so much within our town and to have access to so much more in the near location. Evesham needs to be a vibrant, exciting and welcoming community for its residents and visitors alike. As a councillor, and resident of Evesham, I want Evesham to thrive and prosper. As a tourism-based business owner, I know how much we have to offer.
Tom Tarver – Director at Johnsons Property Consultants
Having grown up locally and built a business in the town over many years, I am firmly rooted in The Vale and keen to see Evesham reach its true potential. The recent Investment Prospectus’ shares an exciting vision for our town’s future, and I am delighted to have the opportunity to influence its continued success, as a member and Chair of the Evesham Place Board.
Jack Hegarty – Chair of Avon Navigation Trust
The Avon Navigation Trust is delighted to be represented on the Place Board to highlight and promote the opportunities presented by the River Avon. The riverfront and surrounding area are part of the town’s unique character.
Mick Hurst – Founder and Director of the Battle of Evesham suite of events
I have owned and managed an Evesham-based, award-winning, digital and design business for over 23 years. I will bring to the board these skills combined with in depth knowledge of the town’s history and heritage. This will bring more footfall into the town and over time develop a robust tourism economy. I’m also the Founder and Director of the Battle of Evesham suite of events, which continues to bring many thousands of visitors to the Evesham area.