Skegness Sub Group
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With Duncan & Toplis Paul initially worked as a manager in their Newark on Trent office before coming to Skegness in 2013. Since coming to Skegness he has become involved in many local groups including becoming a Director of two local charities, treasurer and now Chair of Skegness Area Business Chamber.
As a long time fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ireland Paul has worked with hundreds of businesses over the years and is passionate about supporting owner managed businesses navigate their challenges and take advantage of their opportunities. Through his involvement with clients, charities and business groups he has developed a strong belief in the importance of working together to make the most out of the opportunities and resources at our disposal to have the most positive impact on our community.
Married with three children Paul spends his free time with his family who enjoy nothing more than spending days on the coast enjoying the simple pleasures of our coast and all the things a trip to the seaside with a young family entails.
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Steve runs his own training company that delivers Assessor and Internal Quality Assurance qualifications across the UK from its centre in Boston, Manchester, Birmingham and London. He also runs a consultancy service for organisations working in or about to enter the FE sector. Prior to this Steve spent 10 years as an Area Manager for a London based Housing Association. The Housing association specialist in housing and support for those with mental health, drug or alcohol problems. Steve sits on a number of different boards including the Lincolnshire Coastal Destination Bid and Skegness Trading Company and is a trustee of two local charities; East Lindsey Information Technology Centre (First College) and Skegness Sports Association. He is also a member of the Gibraltar Point Advisor Committee. In his spare time, Steve likes to get some sleep.
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She joined the NHS in Hertfordshire in 2002, after a career in the commercial and charity sectors. Her NHS work has involved leading on strategic planning and implementing change across the county. Jacqui led the development of the New QEII Hospital in Welwyn Garden City from inception to financial close, a project which involved significant stakeholder engagement in a politically challenging environment. All of these changes have been made in the context of developing sustainable integrated services which involve social care and the voluntary sector, in order to deliver the best possible outcomes for all.
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Although she started her current college role in the midst of the pandemic (yes,… that was interesting…), Claire has worked quickly to build strong, purposeful partnerships with businesses in Boston and its surrounds, to secure mutually beneficial opportunities, such as the Town Deal, made possible from effective collaboration.
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Colin lives on his family farm, where he grew up in the Village of Orby, close to the Lincolnshire coast and is married to Vanessa. He studied Politics and Economic History in London and then went into the Entertainment Industry where he has had a hugely successful career as an Agent, Manager and Promoter of major International events for nearly 35 years. The company he founded in 1992 (Planet 7 Entertainment Ltd) continues to provide event services internationally and he has proudly worked with such stars as Michael Jackson, Lionel Ritchie & Andrea Boccelli. He has also coordinated major events such as Miss World and the IIFA Awards and produced musical theatre events such as Mama Mia, Chicago and the Sound of Music in the Middle East.
He is a passionate advocate for stronger International relationships to aid economic growth and has been a champion of stronger ties between Hunan and Lincolnshire since he took office in 2013. He believes in a strong interconnected World based on mutual relationships and is a strong advocate for China and India been central to a successful global economic model for the future. He also believes emerging markets will drive a successful global economy and sees his country as Global Britain, trading and working in partnership across the globe.
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Caroline's expertise lies in community development and involvement, urban regeneration and community development/support. Lincolnshire YMCA has been supporting communities across Lincolnshire for the past 150 years and the current portfolio consists of supported and emergency accommodation, community based child and youth services, training & skills development programmes and physical & mental wellbeing support services.
Institute of Directors - Winner Third Sector Director of the Year (East Midlands) 2019.
Regional Finalist - Forward Ladies Public Sector Award 2019.
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As a representative of the Skegness Town Council, I’m also a member of the Management Committee, Events Working Group, Remembrance Parade Working Group, Civic Awards Working Group, Honours Working Group, Capital Working Group, North Parade Bowling Greens Working Group, Long Term Plan for Towns (sub group).
I’m also a member of the Skegness Royal British Legion, St Mary’s and St Clements Church Yard Volunteers and Skegness Carnival.
A regular contributor to many local projects, charity fundraisers and organisations.
With all this in mind its clear my main purpose is to continue with my passion and community spirit with a positive outlook for the benefit of all.
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Steve started his career in Local Government Finance and became a Finance Manager specialising in Housing. He moved into IT and became an IT Manager before becoming Head of Information Services.
Steve developed his career taking on responsibility for Customer Services and then eventually becoming Head of Organisational Development broadening skills into HR and performance management.
Steve moved into the role Town Clerk wanting to reconnect with the front line of public services.
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As well as being the Head of Communications for an international education organisation, Brad is also the Volunteer Communications and Stakeholder Lead for East Coast Pride, an organisation champion LGBTQIA+ rights along the east coast.
Brad has held several senior roles in his career, including Regional Manager (Africa and Middle East), International Marketing Lead and Corporate Brand Manager for a leading UK university. He has also held the role as the Client Relations and External Communications Manager at the world's largest education agency.
In addition to his professional experience in the private sector, Brad has also made voluntary contributions to education organisations. He served as an Academic Board Member of the University of Hertfordshire and has been a School Governor in both Hertfordshire and Lincolnshire.
Brad is a Registered Lobbyist and an Accredited PR Practitioner with the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), Chartered Marketer with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and a Chartered Manager with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).