Construction and Infrastructure

To offer support in identifying and facilitating the planning of employment land within the county particularly along the M5 ‘growth zone’.

To work collaboratively to support infrastructure developments surrounding planned growth areas, taking into consideration any environmental and social impact.

Business Group

Work with Gloucester City, Tewkesbury and Cheltenham Borough councils on the continuation of delivery of the Joint Strategic Plan
Build on the ‘Enabling Sustainable Development' work of Local Authorities and Planners to ensure a more joined-up and sustainable approach to planning applications and decisions.
Offer collective responses on behalf of GFirst LEP to Local and National Plans and infrastructure projects where appropriate
To feed back to the wider LEP team on county-wide planning projects, identifying areas for economic development

Chair: Stephen Limbrick – Limbrick Studio Ltd
GFirst LEP Board Member: Nicola Bird - the AccXel Centre

Adrian Rowley - Alder King
Simon Carey – Barnwood Construction
Steve MacPherson – Bloor Homes
Scott Winnard – Bruton Knowles
Laura Tapping - Cheltenham Borough Council
Philippa Lowe - Cotswold District Council
Karen Taylor - Gloucestershire Airport
Jeremy Williamson – Independent consultant
Robert Duncan – Duncan Property Developments
Michael Carter – EG Carter
Angela Presdee - Gloucestershire County Council
Andrew Billings – Newland Homes
Nick Upton – Nicholas J Upton and Partners
Mike Court – Quattro Design Architects
Paul Fong – Ridge and Partners LLP
Simon Tothill – Robert Hitchins
Garry King – Two Rivers Housing