Meet the Board

Find out about all of our board members

Claire was born Warrington and is a lifelong resident of the town.  She has a keen interest in all aspects of culture, media and sport, especially music. Working within corporate environments she has lots of operational experience in various industries, specialising in people management and process improvement. She has been on several committees and boards and was recently a Borough Councillor in her home ward of Orford. She has been involved with Culture Warrington’s Board since 2021 as a WBC nominated observer and then as a trustee and is passionate about the vision and missions of Culture Warrington.

Maureen is a retired teacher, she has retained a keen interest in education and is passionately committed to early years’ education, both as chair of governors for the only statutory nursery school in Warrington at Sandy Lane and Forest School and as chair of the Warrington Schools’ Forum.

Previously, Maureen was a non-executive member of the board of Warrington and Halton Hospitals Trust, spending five years as deputy chair and also chairing the audit committee. As a former member of Warrington Borough Council, Maureen held a number of Executive roles and has remained as a local parish councillor and chair of Rixton with Glazebrook parish council.

Born in Warrington, Lindsey has a 30 year career in marketing, communications and stakeholder engagement, across public, private and third sectors in areas as diverse as economic development and inward investment, leisure and tourism, public transport, heritage and latterly as part of the Government Communications Service.

A BA (Hons) in Humanities was followed by postgraduate diplomas in Marketing and in 2010 an MBA.

As a life long resident of the town, (moving away only for study and a secondment overseas) Lindsey has witnessed at first hand the positive economic growth in the town.   As one of the region’s most economically prosperous towns, with a large population within its boundaries, Lindsey believes that there are many more opportunities to develop the cultural offer through existing venues, new channels and outreach across the town,  and is relishing the opportunity to play a part in its renaissance.

A Warrington born and educated resident, Jane taught in Warrington for over 30 years across the full primary age range with an expertise in the Early Years phase of education. She is a recently retired head teacher of an outstanding Warrington nursery school. As a committee member sitting on several of the Local Authority’s forum’s, she has supported and challenged the Local Authority to improve the educational outcomes of Warrington’s youngest children including those with special educational needs (SEND).

Jane has a BA honours degree in English Literature and Education (Aberystwyth University) and a PGCE (Cambridge University).
Jane is passionate in promoting and celebrating Warrington’s unique culture. She firmly believes that investing in cultural opportunities leads to the improved social and economic outcomes of the community and the town itself. She is excited to be part of a team of passionate volunteer board members and professional experts.

Biography to follow.

Alison is a place-making specialist with over 30 years’ experience leading transformational change across destinations, major events, and the visitor economy. Her career highlights include senior roles at the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games and Liverpool’s European Capital of Culture 2008. Since 2009, she has advised national cultural, heritage, and tourism organisations on strategy and change. Alison believes it is important to give back when and where you can and is a keen supporter of the next generation.  She mentors MMU business students, serves as an Enterprise Adviser for Cheshire and Warrington schools, and is Chair of local homeless charity Room at the Inn.

Paul lives with his wife and daughter in Great Sankey having returned to Warrington over 20 years ago having worked and studied in a number of places around the country.
Paul is a qualified museum curator and project manager. He has worked for 4 different local authority museum services ensuring compliance with museum designation requirements, fundraising and delivering significant capital projects. Paul has also managed a number of major regeneration programmes across Manchester following the staging of the Commonwealth Games. He currently works for the National Lottery Heritage Fund and is committed to ensuring cultural activity is at the heart of the sustainable growth of places due to culture’s unique ability to bring communities together, animate town centres and provide people with access to inspiring and creative activities.

Warrington Borough Council Representatives

Cllr Jean Flaherty

Cllr Marcus Cameron

 

 

 

Culture Warrington Register of Director’s Interests as of May 2025