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is the partnership of organisations working
together to improve the lives of those who
live and work in Northern Devon and to
plan for the future of the area.

is the partnership of organisations working together to improve the lives of those who live and work in Northern Devon and to plan for the future of the area.

Watersmeet, Lynmouth

About Us

The partnership will agree its vision, aims and objectives at its next meeting, following consultation. The draft vision proposed is set out below:

‘The Vision of the Partnership is that by 2050 Northern Devon is healthy, prosperous and sustainable, recognised for its aspiration, innovation, and ability to get things done. A place where all are able to succeed and no one is left behind.’

BOARD MEMBERSHIP

Alan Dykes – TDK Lamda

Andy Bell – North Devon Biosphere

David Clayton – North Devon Council

Donna Manson – Devon County Council

Sir Geoffrey Cox MP – Torridge & West Devon

Ken James – Torridge District Council

Ken Miles – CEO North Devon Council

Katherine Allen – NHS Devon

Richard Light – The Harbour Schools Partnership

Sarah-Jane Mackenzie-Shapland – North Devon Council 

Alison Mills – North Devon Council 

Kelly Brend – The Brend Collection

Kurt Hintz – Petroc 

Marie Gould – North Devon Voluntary Services

Mike Matthews – Lineal

Peter Morrish – CMTG

Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin – Devon County Council

Ian Roome MP – North Devon

Steve Hearse – Torridge District Council

Stuart Brocklehurst – Exeter University

Stuart Elford – Devon Chamber of Commerce

Tim Jones – South West Business Council

Emma Butler-Jones – Devon & Cornwall Police

Marc Rostock – North Devon Homes 

Stephen Lodge – Westward Housing

CHAIRS OF ACTION GROUPS

ACTION GROUP SECRETARIAT

COMMUNITY WELLBEING & INCLUSION: Marie Gould (CEO NDVS)

ECONOMY, INNOVATION & SKILLS: Kelly Brend (Sales & Marketing Director, The Brend Collection)

CLIMATE: Andy Bell (North Devon Biosphere Co-Ordinator)

HEALTH & EQUITY: Katherine Allen (Director of Strategy, Royal Devon)

CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE: Kurt Hintz (Interim Principal and CEO, Petroc)

HOUSING & INFRASTRUCTURE: Marc Rostock (Director of Neighbourhoods, North Devon Homes)

HEAD OF SECRETARIAT: Bill Blythe (Vice Principal, Petroc)

COMMUNITY WELLBEING & INCLUSION: tbc

ECONOMY, INNOVATION & SKILLS: Chris Fuller (Economic Development Manager Torridge District Council)

CLIMATE: Heather Harris (Climate Change & UNESCO Project Manager)

HEALTH & EQUITY: Andrea Beacham (One Northern Devon Programme manager)

CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE: Alex Farmery (Executive Officer, Petroc)

HOUSING & INFRASTRUCTURE: Dominie Dunbrook (Place Manager Economic Development & Regeneration North Devon Council)

HEAD OF GOVERNANCE: Jon Walter (Strategy, Performance and ICT Manager TDC)