Council appoints Grantham Engagement Manager

A new Grantham Engagement Manager has joined the economic development team at South Kesteven District Council.

Mel Brown’s background is in operations and business development, event production and planning, most recently working with St Wulfram’s Church as Operations and Development Manager.

Her council ambassadorial role will back up the hard infrastructure regeneration funded by the Future High Streets and Heritage Action Zone funding, promoting Grantham both internally and externally, building a Town Team stakeholder group and identifying initiatives, activities and town centre events.

Overall, she will be working closely with the Grantham Town Council and Grantham Town Team to help raise the town’s profile and is keen to support future projects to re-discover and celebrate the town and district links with Sir Isaac Newton.

“There is much to celebrate in Grantham, great cultural attractions and history, it’s easily accessible by road and train, we have beautiful parks and green space and a range of independent retailers,” she said.

“Grantham has so much potential but there is a need to inject some positivity around the town both externally and internally.

“I am looking forward to working with all stakeholders who are interested in improving the town for everyone who lives, works and visits here.

“I welcome the challenge ahead and look forward to developing a comprehensive long-term plan to promote Grantham in a sustainable and realistic way.”

Cllr Paul Stokes, deputy leader of South Kesteven District Council, said: “We are delighted that Mel has joined the team. Her experience, contacts and knowledge of Grantham will be invaluable in our ambitions, harnessing the goodwill that exists in the town as we build its profile.”