Pride in Fleetwood issues update after chairman quits and crucial meeting cancelled
‘The vice-chair will take over the role in the interim’
Pride in Fleetwood chairman Dr Mark Spencer has stepped down the from the board.
In a statement, the board which is overseeing how £20m of community funding is spent in Fleetwood in the next decade, said the vice-chairperson - who is Jesika Pook - will take over as the interim chairperson.
A meeting was due to take place today (November 12) but has been delayed.
The Gazette asked Pride in Fleetwood why he resigned but they were unable to clarify.
Andrea Wallace, who is Programme and Governance Officer for Pride in Fleetwood Board said: “A statement has been released by Lorraine Beavers MP and placed in the public domain yesterday. This is the Board’s official position at present.”
Their official statement said: “Dr Mark Spencer has left his position on the Pride in Fleetwood board. Due to his departure, the meeting on 12th November has been delayed.
Following Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government advice, the acting chair in the interim will be the vice chair who has gone through the formal application and appointment process information about how to apply for the Chair position, and the process, will be shared as soon as the details have been finalised.
“When a new chair has been appointed, a review of the existing vacancies of the Board will take place.
“We would like to thank all members of the board for their commitment to improving the future of Fleetwood and the community for their ongoing support.
MP Lorraine Beavers said: “As a member of the board I would like to personally thank the community for their incredible input and support.
“Whoever becomes the new Chair, the board and I will continue working to ensure that your voices will always be the priority.”