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Independent chair and board members sought for Carlton Town Board who will help decide where £20m of new funding is spent

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Gedling Borough Council has announced its on the hunt for an independent chair to lead the newly established Carlton Town Board, an initiative set to empower local communities and shape the future of Carlton and the surrounding areas with £20 million in endowment-style funding over the next decade.

In March, Carlton was selected to receive Long Term Plan for Town funding from the government. The establishment of the Carlton Town Board is a pivotal step towards community-driven decision-making, placing local people at the forefront of shaping their town’s future.

The Independent Chair will play a crucial role in leading the Carlton Town Board, bringing together diverse interests and facilitating consensus to develop a comprehensive 10-year vision for Carlton. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven experience in community leadership or local business, strategic planning, and a deep-rooted ambition for the Carlton area.

Expressions of interest are also invited for representatives to join the Carlton Town Board, contributing to the development of a viable and deliverable long-term plan for the area. Individuals from various backgrounds, including community, business, sports, culture, education, and heritage, are encouraged to apply.

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Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE said: “We are looking for someone who can drive this exciting project forward and help support the communities with this much needed funding. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the people who live in and around Carlton.”

Interested parties are requested to submit expressions of interest, along with a full CV, to the Chief Executive of Gedling Borough Council by email executivesupport@gedling.gov.uk by May 17, 2024. 

Applicants should specify whether they are interested in the Chair or Board Member role.

For more information about the Carlton Town Board visit: www.gedling.gov.uk/business/carltontownboard

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3 COMMENTS

  1. Hopefully they do a good job. I think cycling paths should be improved in the area, a lot of teenagers on bikes and could also improve accessibility for mobility scooters on wider mixed use pavements.
    The path found through Huckerby’s field needs a more gentle slope going across it, as the current way up from the Richard Herrod Centre is just too steep, stopping it from being an attractive park area.
    Also an additional crossing from between the old volunteer, to in front of the girl guide shop and then across the car park towards the other retail units without having to walk in car parking would help, with some additional trees and plants to beautify the area and less car parking as it is severely underused as it is.

  2. why is it necessary to for a different group on expenses out of the 20 million pounds ,if they want be carlton urban district then so be it lets get them legally elected to spend taxpayers money.

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