Sir John Peace has been appointed as the Independent Chair to lead the newly established Greater Carlton Town Board. This initiative aims to empower local communities and shape the future of Greater Carlton and surrounding areas with £20 million in endowment-style funding over the next decade.
The first meeting of the board took place on Wednesday 10 July at Carlton Le Willows Academy to discuss the next steps in delivering the long-term plan for the area. The board has agreed to launch a consultation, which opened on Monday 15 July, to gather residents’ views on how the money will be allocated.
In March, Greater Carlton, encompassing Carlton Hill, Netherfield, Gedling, Colwick, Burton Joyce, Stoke Bardolph, Mapperley, and Mapperley Top, were chosen to receive Long-Term Plan for Town funding from the government. The establishment of the Greater Carlton Town Board represents a significant step toward 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 Greater Carlton Town Board. This involves bringing together diverse interests and facilitating consensus to develop a comprehensive 10-year vision for Greater Carlton. Following an advertisement for expressions of interest and subsequent assessment of applications, Sir John Peace was appointed as the Chair.
Sir John Peace has a distinguished business career at the highest levels across the technology, financial services, and retail sectors. He has held leadership positions in Experian plc, GUS plc, Standard Chartered plc, and Burberry plc—all FTSE 100 companies.
Additional board members have also been appointed, including the local MP for Gedling, Michael Payne, the Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE, Nottinghamshire County Councillor Keith Girling, as well as local business leaders and community representatives.
Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE, expressed enthusiasm about the appointment of Sir John Peace and the board’s potential impact on the community. He emphasized the importance of a community-led approach in deciding how the allocated funding will be utilized.
In a statement, Sir John Peace, Independent Chair of the Greater Carlton Town Board, expressed his excitement about the project, stating, “We have an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people living in Carlton and the surrounding areas with this funding. I am looking forward to hearing from residents about their ideas for the area.”
Councillor John Clarke MBE echoed these sentiments, highlighting the significance of community involvement in shaping the future of Greater Carlton. He emphasized the importance of creating a plan that is led by the community to foster growth and development in the area.
