Wokingham

Wokingham Town centre traders and town and district councils are this week welcoming the news that Wokingham has a new town centre manager.

Appointed last week (Wednesday October 25), Brian Newman is set to take up the role on December 4. Bringing with him a wealth of experience as operations director for Euromarkets GB ltd – organisers of continental and specialist markets for local authorities – as well as four years’ experience as markets manager for Newbury Town Council, Brian will bring a new focus and energy to activities in Wokingham town centre.

Wokingham District Council’s executive member for community development Cllr Dianne King said: “I’m thrilled to have made this appointment. Brian has many years’ experience working with town centre managers and has an empathy with all town centre stakeholders. I’m excited about the opportunities he is going to open up for Wokingham.”

Cllr David Lee, leader of Wokingham Town Council, said: “I’m glad we’ve made this appointment and I’m looking forward to Brian coming on board and bringing new support for our town centre.”

Once in post, one of Brian’s first priorities will be getting to know the town’s traders, particularly in the busy lead up to Christmas. He will be based at Wokingham town council and be contacted (0118) 978 3185.

Brian said: “I’m looking forward to working with traders, councils, the chamber of commerce, residents and, of course, customers to bring forward Wokingham town centre. I really want to find out people’s aspirations for their town and discuss possibilities for the future, as well as tackling the day-to-day issues that arise.”

The appointment was made by Wokingham town centre steering committee made up of representatives from the district council, town council, Wokingham Chamber of Commerce and Wokingham Society. The post is jointly funded by Wokingham District Council and Wokingham Town Council.

Wokingham District Council