A new chairman has been appointed at North Notts BID as the organisation heads towards a ballot to see if it will continue for another five years.
George Buchanan, of Hodsock Priory, will be stepping into the role of chair while Helen Cope of Trans-Sport.TV in Treswell will be vice-chair. George was a member of the North Notts BID steering group and became its first chair in 2017. He has previously undertaken roles as chair of North Notts Envoys and was a board member for destination management organisation, Visit Nottinghamshire.
George said: “North Notts plays a big role in my life and having been part of the BID’s journey from inception I am delighted to be taking over the reins again as chair as we start preparing for our next ballot in June 2022.”
He replaces Royce Marshall, Retford (Gamston) Airport, who is stepping down from the position he has held since 2019, following its sale to automotive and aviation research, testing and training organisation Thatcham.
Royce said: “I am sad to be resigning as chair of North Notts BID, a position that I’ve been proud to hold throughout the majority of the BID’s first tenure.
“As I depart, I am glad to have supported the sale of the airport to Thatcham Research, which is a fantastic coup for the community and will create opportunities for local people and businesses for many years to come.”
George said: “North Notts plays a big role in my life and having been part of the BID’s journey from inception I am delighted to be taking over the reins again as chair as we start preparing for our next ballot in June 2022.”
He replaces Royce Marshall, Retford (Gamston) Airport, who is stepping down from the position he has held since 2019, following its sale to automotive and aviation research, testing and training organisation Thatcham.
Royce said: “I am sad to be resigning as chair of North Notts BID, a position that I’ve been proud to hold throughout the majority of the BID’s first tenure.
“As I depart, I am glad to have supported the sale of the airport to Thatcham Research, which is a fantastic coup for the community and will create opportunities for local people and businesses for many years to come.”
