Geoff Hope-Terry named as man to revitalise Northwich (From Northwich Guardian)

Geoff Hope-Terry named as man to revitalise Northwich

5:20pm Friday 12th March 2010 in

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THE new figurehead for Northwich’s regeneration has been announced.

Geoff Hope-Terry, from Cotebrook, was revealed as the new chairman of the Weaver Valley Partnership yesterday, Tuesday.

He will now be in charge of the new-look Northwich Vision, Winning Winsford and Middlewich Vision regeneration projects.

Mr Hope-Terry is the former director of finance for Manchester University and has held a number of senior corporate roles in the public and private sector.

He said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to work in partnership with the local residents and various organisations, and to build upon the many strengths of these unique localities, with their rich history.

“I’m looking forward to the challenges involved, and to using all my drive and energy to help build a better future for everyone in the Weaver Valley towns.”

Clr Herbert Manley, Cheshire West and Chester Council’s executive member for prosperity, said: “I welcome the appointment of the new chairman of the Weaver Valley Partnership, and expect that the regeneration of Northwich will now accelerate the delivery of the town out of its past and into its future.

“Northwich and Winsford have a long track record of making a major contribution to the economic success of Cheshire, and the new partnership will develop and deliver the regeneration of the mid Cheshire towns, ensuring their sustainable economic future.”

Mr Hope-Terry will be taking the new position imminently and will work with Cheshire West and Chester Council, Cheshire East Council, the Northwest Development Agency and the Homes and Communities Agency, in defining the constitution of the new partnership, its terms of reference and governance.