Rachael Randall confirmed as permanent chair of Ryde Neighbourhood Board

Summarised from IW County Press's report · Updated 5 Nov, 18:10 · Archive

Rachael Randall has been confirmed as permanent chair of Ryde Neighbourhood Board on the Isle of Wight.

Rachael Randall, CEO and Principal of HTP Apprenticeship College and chair of the Solent Growth Partnership's business board, has been confirmed as permanent chair of Ryde Neighbourhood Board on the Isle of Wight. She takes over from Steven Holbrook, who resigned earlier this year, and has served as interim chair since June.

Randall said she is 'excited' to lead the partnership as it 'continues to drive positive change for the residents and businesses of Ryde'. She highlighted the Pride in Place initiative, which will distribute £19.5 million over ten years, noting that money has already begun to make a difference through community grants programmes. She stressed the importance of working closely with the community, including seldom-heard voices, residents of all ages, the voluntary and charitable sectors, and local businesses.

IW East MP Joe Robertson welcomed the appointment, saying Randall 'has already made a significant contribution as a board member' and wants the board to 'be more ambitious to deliver for the people of Ryde'. He noted that part of this ambition involves finding new ways to improve community engagement.

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In this story: Rachael Randall · Ryde Neighbourhood Board · Isle of Wight · HTP Apprenticeship College · Solent Growth Partnership · Steven Holbrook · Joe Robertson

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