Town Deal Board

Last updated: 27/08/2024

The Long Eaton Town Deal Board was established by Erewash Borough Council, in accordance with the Government’s Town Deal Prospectus. The Town Deal Board is jointly responsible with the Borough Council for submitting the Town Investment Plan to Government. They also selected the Projects from that plan for delivery by the Borough Council. The Board continues to monitor the progress of the projects, and is responsible for agreeing any substantial changes to projects. See Terms of Reference for details of the Board's responsibilites, governance and decision making process. See the Town Board Meetings for a record of the meetings of the Board and of the decisions taken.

Erewash Borough Council

The relationship between the Town Deal Board and Erewash Borough Council (EBC) is described in the Terms of Reference. EBC as lead council for the Town Deal is responsible for design, procurement, programme planning, financial management, project management and reporting to the Town Deal Board and taking minutes at Board meetings. The governance and decision making process for EBC is described in the Local Assurance Framework.

Town Deal Board Members

Chair
		Name: Richard Ledger \| Board member since: 26/06/2020 \| Organisation: Millitec Food Systems \| Role on board: Chair and Project Champion for Canal Bridges & West Park Waterfront \| Responsible for: Chairing the Town Deal Board meetings \| About: Richard is the Managing Director of Millitec Food Systems based in Draycott.


Vice Chair
		Name: Cllr James Dawson \| Board member since: 02/06/2023 \| Organisation: Leader of Erewash Borough Council \| Role on board: Vice chair \| About: James has been a councillor since 2011 and became the leader of Erewash Borough Council in May 2023. As part of his councillor role, James sits on the Local Government Association Safer Stronger Communities Board, and is the current lead for Drowning Prevention, Water Safety and Modern Slavery. Prior to entering politics and becoming a councillor, James worked for Nottinghamshire County Council in both Adult Social Care and Childrens Services, before working for Nottingham University Hospitals Trust, in the Ophthalmology department. James grew up in Stapleford, and has lived within Erewash for 18 years. Outside of politics and the council, James is a trustee of The Friends of Bennerley Viaduct, Secretary of the Long Eaton Sea Cadets and a governor member of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. James has a keen interest in Military and Maritime History, and can mostly be found relaxing with family on our inland waterways.


Member of Parliament for Erewash
		Name: Dr Adam Thompson MP \| Board member since: 05/07/2024 \| Organisation: Member of Parliament for Erewash - Labour \| Role on board: Board Member \| About: Adam has been MP for Erewash since 2024. Prior to entering politics, Adam trained as a secondary school science teacher, before moving to Erewash in 2015 during his PhD in manufacturing at the University of Nottingham. Adam has been an Erewash resident since then, as he progressed from his PhD into a career in scientific research at Nottingham. Shortly before his election, Adam transferred into an academic role at the university in 2023, focussing on the delivery of degree-level apprenticeships in electromechanical engineering. Adam cares deeply about reviving our town centres in Ilkeston and Long Eaton and is keen to work with residents in to restore our towns to their former glory. Adam is also a Long Eaton resident, alongside his partner, Emma, and their cats, Winry and Morty.


Councillors
		Name: Cllr David Doyle \| Board member since: 17/12/2021 \| Organisation: Sawley Parish Council \| Role on board: Board Member \| About: I first came to live in Sawley/Long Eaton in 1977. After spending my life travelling the world with Mum and Dad. Born in Hong Kong and spending a lot of time in Germany. My Mum was from Long Eaton and Dad was from Ireland hence the name Doyle. After leaving Roper School I joined the army and went on my merry way. Really enjoyed the experience and the travel. I served as far North as Norway and as far South as the Falklands. After seven years I met my wife, and it was time to settle down. So, after a few attempts to find a career I settled into engineering. Self-taught myself welding and fabrication. I started manufacturing fairground rides in Long Eaton and later in Ilkeston. Lovely job, started out sweeping the factory ended up running it. Sadly, as with all good things this came to an ended. Last job was running a CNC lathe down Meadow Lane, Long Eaton, shift work, really glad when that ended. I have always liked Sawley/Long Eaton it's the home I always came back to. I now have plenty of time to involve myself in local politics as Sawley Parish/Borough Councillor. As a member of Town Deal Board I feel I bring local knowledge to the table. The idea of the Town Deal Board is to change the street scenes of the town perhaps even to rejuvenate the town centre. To do this we need to increase the availability of decent affordable housing so that people living in the high street use it. Also, we need easier access to the town by increasing the use of cycle routes and walking routes. I am an easy going and approachable type of bloke and look forward to making Long Eaton town centre a vibrant, happy, and clean place we can all be proud of.


Derbyshire County Council
		Name: Cllr Tony King \| Board member since: 26/06/2020 \| Organisation: Cabinet member for Clean Growth and Regeneration \| Role on board: Board Member \| About: Cllr King first worked for Rolls Royce in Derby before moving to Stanton. He spent a further 8 years working within the Stanton Group at various sites before leaving to manage a number of foundries across the UK over the next 20 years. Throughout the past 18 years Cllr King has worked for EMDA. Besides the above and Cllr King's role within the Council, he is also involved in Low Carbon vehicles, energy and infrastructure projects for Innovate UK. He is also passionate about supporting SMEs to develop game changing solutions in the area. Cllr King became a Councillor because he is passionate about a number of issues; the Low Carbon agenda, encouraging SMEs to achieve their full potential and to improve the general level of job opportunities in the county. Derbyshire has a unique history in being at the forefront of the latest technology, much of which was and is in the transport industry.


Private and Third Sector Organisations

		Name: Andrew Mitchell \| Board member since: 26/06/2020 \| Organisation: Long Eaton Guild of Furniture Manufacturers \| Role on board: Board Member \| About: I joined my family’s business in 1960, which my father established in Victoria Mill, Draycott some 8 years earlier, moving to Long Eaton in 1960 to be part of the expanding upholstery trade at that time. We manufacture both handcrafted upholstery and passementerie in a former lace mill. My daughter and two sons have key roles to maintain the future of the business. I am Chair of the Long Eaton Guild of Furniture Manufacturers, founded over 60 years ago by established upholsterers producing high quality lounge and contract furniture. Today, the town is recognised throughout the world as the UK Centre of Upholstery Manufacturing. Annual trade exhibitions held in local showrooms attract buyers from all over the UK and Ireland. I live locally, joining Long Eaton Rotary Club in 1976, later leaving to help form a new breakfast Club in 2008. I am currently secretary and senior vice president of this club. I enjoy being involved in local and overseas charitable activities, and helping the local community whenever I can. I am proud to be a member of an organisation that over the years has almost eradicated Polio world-wide. I am also a member of the Long Eaton Chamber of Trade.

		Name: Ian Viles \| Board member since: 26/06/2020 \| Organisation: Chief Executive, Erewash Partnership Ltd \| Role on board: Board Member and Project Champion for Stable Block Commercial Units \| About: Ian was a founding Director of Erewash Partnership Ltd in 1993 and appointed Chief Executive in 1994. The Partnership is a social enterprise and Local Enterprise Agency, providing support to start-up and established businesses in the Borough of Erewash. Born and brought up in Ilkeston, Ian joined the Civil Service in 1975 and worked at the Department of Employment in Ilkeston and Long Eaton. In 1986 Ian transferred to the Manpower Services Commission and worked as a training programme assessor. Ian left the Civil Service and joined Southern Derbyshire TEC as Policy & Research Manager in 1992, before moving to the Partnership. He has served on the Board of the National Enterprise Network, is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce, and a trustee of the Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Entomological Society. Ian has many spare time interests including gardening for wildlife, railway modelling, restoring classic cars and organising the Ilkeston Heritage & Classic Vehicle Show.

		Name: James Bromley \| Board member since: 19/06/2024 \| Organisation: Erewash CVS - Chief Executive \| Role on board: Board Member \| About: I live and work in Erewash and have extensive experience within the voluntary and community sector. Erewash Voluntary Action has a volunteer centre and provides support to voluntary and community groups. We have many links with groups, volunteers and organisations across Erewash through networks in the area and across Derbyshire. I am proud to be able to represent this incredible community on the Board.

		Name: Vaughan Morris \| Board member since: 26/06/2020 \| Organisation: Friends of West Park \| Role on board: Board Member and Project Champion for West Park & Cycling Network \| About: Educated at Wilsthorpe and Long Eaton Schools 1965-1972. Employed by the Home Office, in Private Architectural Practice Project Management 1975-1987. Then employed by Derby City Council as Group Leader Architect, managing a variety of public building projects from 1987-2013. Volunteer experience as Link Governor for Wilsthorpe and Longmoor Primary Schools, Treasurer for Friends of West Park, volunteering with Erewash Voluntary Action, Long Eaton Parkrun and Stop HS2 Erewash Group.

		Name: Keith Reedman \| Board member since: 26/06/2020 \| Organisation: Heritage Society \| Role on board: Board Member \| About: Keith is an authority on the history of Long Eaton and has published several books on this subject. Keith is also a member of the civic society and all the local history and heritage societies in the district. He was also a member of both the Erewash and the Amber Valley Conservation Areas Advisory Committees until they were disbanded a few years ago. He is still consulted on sensitive planning matters within Erewash.

		Name: Adrian Orrell \| Board member since: 02/06/2023 \| Organisation: Long Eaton Civic Society \| Role on board: Board Member and Project Champion for the High Street \| About: Protected Species Ecologist, I am a licensed Chiropterologist specialising in bats. Born, raised and live in Long Eaton, attended Grange Primary School.

		Name: Michael Lucking \| Board member since: 26/06/2020 \| Organisation: Long Eaton Chamber of Trade \| Role on board: Board Member \| About: Michael is Chairman of Long Eaton Chamber of Trade, whose aims are to support and promote businesses in the Town of Long Eaton and the surrounding area. The Chamber meets monthly and, among other things, manages the brand “UK Centre of Quality Upholstery Manufacture”. The Chamber also endeavours to assist members by sharing news and ideas to help improve businesses in the Town. Michael is a Chartered Accountant and Principal of C J Lucking & Co, Chartered Accountants. He is also a Director of Hassall & Lucking Limited, a printing company at 36 Cross Street, Long Eaton. Outside work he is an active orienteer and is currently Team Captain of Nottinghamshire Orienteering Club

		Name: Pete Wearn \| Board member since: 08/04/2024 \| Organisation: Long Eaton and District 50+ Forum \| Role on board: Board Member \| About: Chair of Long Eaton & District 50plus Forum (860 members), Career in Science: Government Scientist in Nuclear Physics, Head of Physics at Trent College (1983 – 2003), currently retired but working with schools as Cool Pete, also Hon Sec of Long Eaton Rotary Club.

		Name: Patricia Musson \| Board member since: 13/12/2023 \| Organisation: St Laurence Church \| Role on board: Board Member \| About:

		Name: James Gregory \| Board member since: 26/06/2020 \| Organisation: Director of Operations, Trent College \| Role on board: Board Member and Project Champion for Galaxy Row \| About: Having been a lifelong resident of Erewash, Long Eaton has always been my ‘go to’ town. I am therefore very pleased to be able to represent Trent College as a member of the Long Eaton Town Deal Board. My career has focused on strategic property management, hospitality and soft services. I am currently employed as Director of Operations at Trent College and The Elms Junior School (Trent College Limited) where I sit on the executive leadership team overseeing the strategic development of facilities and delivery of services. I am married to Kim with three stepchildren and my beloved Jack Russell Terrier Dotty!

		Name: Andrew Savill \| Board member since: 26/08/2022 \| Organisation: U3A \| Role on board: Board Member \| About: I am currently Chairman of Long Eaton & District u3a having previously served as Business Secretary. I spent over 20 years in local government before my retirement in 2016.

Only one voting member per organisation.

Registers of Interest are held for all Town Board members and are available upon request.

Chair
		Name: Richard Ledger \| Board member since: 26/06/2020 \| Organisation: Millitec Food Systems \| Role on board: Chair and Project Champion for Canal Bridges & West Park Waterfront \| Responsible for: Chairing the Town Deal Board meetings \| About: Richard is the Managing Director of Millitec Food Systems based in Draycott.


Vice Chair
		Name: Cllr James Dawson \| Board member since: 02/06/2023 \| Organisation: Leader of Erewash Borough Council \| Role on board: Vice chair \| About: James has been a councillor since 2011 and became the leader of Erewash Borough Council in May 2023. As part of his councillor role, James sits on the Local Government Association Safer Stronger Communities Board, and is the current lead for Drowning Prevention, Water Safety and Modern Slavery. Prior to entering politics and becoming a councillor, James worked for Nottinghamshire County Council in both Adult Social Care and Childrens Services, before working for Nottingham University Hospitals Trust, in the Ophthalmology department. James grew up in Stapleford, and has lived within Erewash for 18 years. Outside of politics and the council, James is a trustee of The Friends of Bennerley Viaduct, Secretary of the Long Eaton Sea Cadets and a governor member of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. James has a keen interest in Military and Maritime History, and can mostly be found relaxing with family on our inland waterways.


Member of Parliament for Erewash
		Name: Dr Adam Thompson MP \| Board member since: 05/07/2024 \| Organisation: Member of Parliament for Erewash - Labour \| Role on board: Board Member \| About: Adam has been MP for Erewash since 2024. Prior to entering politics, Adam trained as a secondary school science teacher, before moving to Erewash in 2015 during his PhD in manufacturing at the University of Nottingham. Adam has been an Erewash resident since then, as he progressed from his PhD into a career in scientific research at Nottingham. Shortly before his election, Adam transferred into an academic role at the university in 2023, focussing on the delivery of degree-level apprenticeships in electromechanical engineering. Adam cares deeply about reviving our town centres in Ilkeston and Long Eaton and is keen to work with residents in to restore our towns to their former glory. Adam is also a Long Eaton resident, alongside his partner, Emma, and their cats, Winry and Morty.


Councillors
		Name: Cllr David Doyle \| Board member since: 17/12/2021 \| Organisation: Sawley Parish Council \| Role on board: Board Member \| About: I first came to live in Sawley/Long Eaton in 1977. After spending my life travelling the world with Mum and Dad. Born in Hong Kong and spending a lot of time in Germany. My Mum was from Long Eaton and Dad was from Ireland hence the name Doyle. After leaving Roper School I joined the army and went on my merry way. Really enjoyed the experience and the travel. I served as far North as Norway and as far South as the Falklands. After seven years I met my wife, and it was time to settle down. So, after a few attempts to find a career I settled into engineering. Self-taught myself welding and fabrication. I started manufacturing fairground rides in Long Eaton and later in Ilkeston. Lovely job, started out sweeping the factory ended up running it. Sadly, as with all good things this came to an ended. Last job was running a CNC lathe down Meadow Lane, Long Eaton, shift work, really glad when that ended. I have always liked Sawley/Long Eaton it's the home I always came back to. I now have plenty of time to involve myself in local politics as Sawley Parish/Borough Councillor. As a member of Town Deal Board I feel I bring local knowledge to the table. The idea of the Town Deal Board is to change the street scenes of the town perhaps even to rejuvenate the town centre. To do this we need to increase the availability of decent affordable housing so that people living in the high street use it. Also, we need easier access to the town by increasing the use of cycle routes and walking routes. I am an easy going and approachable type of bloke and look forward to making Long Eaton town centre a vibrant, happy, and clean place we can all be proud of.


Derbyshire County Council
		Name: Cllr Tony King \| Board member since: 26/06/2020 \| Organisation: Cabinet member for Clean Growth and Regeneration \| Role on board: Board Member \| About: Cllr King first worked for Rolls Royce in Derby before moving to Stanton. He spent a further 8 years working within the Stanton Group at various sites before leaving to manage a number of foundries across the UK over the next 20 years. Throughout the past 18 years Cllr King has worked for EMDA. Besides the above and Cllr King's role within the Council, he is also involved in Low Carbon vehicles, energy and infrastructure projects for Innovate UK. He is also passionate about supporting SMEs to develop game changing solutions in the area. Cllr King became a Councillor because he is passionate about a number of issues; the Low Carbon agenda, encouraging SMEs to achieve their full potential and to improve the general level of job opportunities in the county. Derbyshire has a unique history in being at the forefront of the latest technology, much of which was and is in the transport industry.


Private and Third Sector Organisations

		Name: Andrew Mitchell \| Board member since: 26/06/2020 \| Organisation: Long Eaton Guild of Furniture Manufacturers \| Role on board: Board Member \| About: I joined my family’s business in 1960, which my father established in Victoria Mill, Draycott some 8 years earlier, moving to Long Eaton in 1960 to be part of the expanding upholstery trade at that time. We manufacture both handcrafted upholstery and passementerie in a former lace mill. My daughter and two sons have key roles to maintain the future of the business. I am Chair of the Long Eaton Guild of Furniture Manufacturers, founded over 60 years ago by established upholsterers producing high quality lounge and contract furniture. Today, the town is recognised throughout the world as the UK Centre of Upholstery Manufacturing. Annual trade exhibitions held in local showrooms attract buyers from all over the UK and Ireland. I live locally, joining Long Eaton Rotary Club in 1976, later leaving to help form a new breakfast Club in 2008. I am currently secretary and senior vice president of this club. I enjoy being involved in local and overseas charitable activities, and helping the local community whenever I can. I am proud to be a member of an organisation that over the years has almost eradicated Polio world-wide. I am also a member of the Long Eaton Chamber of Trade.

		Name: Ian Viles \| Board member since: 26/06/2020 \| Organisation: Chief Executive, Erewash Partnership Ltd \| Role on board: Board Member and Project Champion for Stable Block Commercial Units \| About: Ian was a founding Director of Erewash Partnership Ltd in 1993 and appointed Chief Executive in 1994. The Partnership is a social enterprise and Local Enterprise Agency, providing support to start-up and established businesses in the Borough of Erewash. Born and brought up in Ilkeston, Ian joined the Civil Service in 1975 and worked at the Department of Employment in Ilkeston and Long Eaton. In 1986 Ian transferred to the Manpower Services Commission and worked as a training programme assessor. Ian left the Civil Service and joined Southern Derbyshire TEC as Policy & Research Manager in 1992, before moving to the Partnership. He has served on the Board of the National Enterprise Network, is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce, and a trustee of the Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Entomological Society. Ian has many spare time interests including gardening for wildlife, railway modelling, restoring classic cars and organising the Ilkeston Heritage & Classic Vehicle Show.

		Name: James Bromley \| Board member since: 19/06/2024 \| Organisation: Erewash CVS - Chief Executive \| Role on board: Board Member \| About: I live and work in Erewash and have extensive experience within the voluntary and community sector. Erewash Voluntary Action has a volunteer centre and provides support to voluntary and community groups. We have many links with groups, volunteers and organisations across Erewash through networks in the area and across Derbyshire. I am proud to be able to represent this incredible community on the Board.

		Name: Vaughan Morris \| Board member since: 26/06/2020 \| Organisation: Friends of West Park \| Role on board: Board Member and Project Champion for West Park & Cycling Network \| About: Educated at Wilsthorpe and Long Eaton Schools 1965-1972. Employed by the Home Office, in Private Architectural Practice Project Management 1975-1987. Then employed by Derby City Council as Group Leader Architect, managing a variety of public building projects from 1987-2013. Volunteer experience as Link Governor for Wilsthorpe and Longmoor Primary Schools, Treasurer for Friends of West Park, volunteering with Erewash Voluntary Action, Long Eaton Parkrun and Stop HS2 Erewash Group.

		Name: Keith Reedman \| Board member since: 26/06/2020 \| Organisation: Heritage Society \| Role on board: Board Member \| About: Keith is an authority on the history of Long Eaton and has published several books on this subject. Keith is also a member of the civic society and all the local history and heritage societies in the district. He was also a member of both the Erewash and the Amber Valley Conservation Areas Advisory Committees until they were disbanded a few years ago. He is still consulted on sensitive planning matters within Erewash.

		Name: Adrian Orrell \| Board member since: 02/06/2023 \| Organisation: Long Eaton Civic Society \| Role on board: Board Member and Project Champion for the High Street \| About: Protected Species Ecologist, I am a licensed Chiropterologist specialising in bats. Born, raised and live in Long Eaton, attended Grange Primary School.

		Name: Michael Lucking \| Board member since: 26/06/2020 \| Organisation: Long Eaton Chamber of Trade \| Role on board: Board Member \| About: Michael is Chairman of Long Eaton Chamber of Trade, whose aims are to support and promote businesses in the Town of Long Eaton and the surrounding area. The Chamber meets monthly and, among other things, manages the brand “UK Centre of Quality Upholstery Manufacture”. The Chamber also endeavours to assist members by sharing news and ideas to help improve businesses in the Town. Michael is a Chartered Accountant and Principal of C J Lucking & Co, Chartered Accountants. He is also a Director of Hassall & Lucking Limited, a printing company at 36 Cross Street, Long Eaton. Outside work he is an active orienteer and is currently Team Captain of Nottinghamshire Orienteering Club

		Name: Pete Wearn \| Board member since: 08/04/2024 \| Organisation: Long Eaton and District 50+ Forum \| Role on board: Board Member \| About: Chair of Long Eaton & District 50plus Forum (860 members), Career in Science: Government Scientist in Nuclear Physics, Head of Physics at Trent College (1983 – 2003), currently retired but working with schools as Cool Pete, also Hon Sec of Long Eaton Rotary Club.

		Name: Patricia Musson \| Board member since: 13/12/2023 \| Organisation: St Laurence Church \| Role on board: Board Member \| About:

		Name: James Gregory \| Board member since: 26/06/2020 \| Organisation: Director of Operations, Trent College \| Role on board: Board Member and Project Champion for Galaxy Row \| About: Having been a lifelong resident of Erewash, Long Eaton has always been my ‘go to’ town. I am therefore very pleased to be able to represent Trent College as a member of the Long Eaton Town Deal Board. My career has focused on strategic property management, hospitality and soft services. I am currently employed as Director of Operations at Trent College and The Elms Junior School (Trent College Limited) where I sit on the executive leadership team overseeing the strategic development of facilities and delivery of services. I am married to Kim with three stepchildren and my beloved Jack Russell Terrier Dotty!

		Name: Andrew Savill \| Board member since: 26/08/2022 \| Organisation: U3A \| Role on board: Board Member \| About: I am currently Chairman of Long Eaton & District u3a having previously served as Business Secretary. I spent over 20 years in local government before my retirement in 2016.

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