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)