Kevin Davidson
Board Director
As a former resident of Digmoor and a pupil at one of its local schools, I am incredibly proud to take on the role of Independent Chair of the Pride in Place Partnership Board. This is a responsibility I hold with real care, as I believe strongly that regeneration must be shaped by the people who live here. My priority is to ensure that the voices, experiences and ambitions of the Digmoor community are genuinely at the heart of everything we do.
Ashley Dalton
MP
Ashley has been the MP for West Lancashire since 2023, with her constituency office based in Skelmersdale. She spends much of her time meeting local people and businesses and hearing what matters to Digmoor residents. Ashley joined the Board because she is passionate about community-led change and wants to ensure local people have a real say in how the investment is used to create a brighter future for Digmoor.
Ann Naylor
Board Director
Ann has worked in Skelmersdale schools since 1993 and has spent the last 21 years working in Digmoor, where she is currently a local primary school Headteacher. Working closely with children and families, she sees first-hand the strength and potential within the community. Ann joined the Board to help create opportunities, celebrate what is positive about Digmoor and ensure residents’ voices help shape a brighter future for local children and families.
James Greenlees
Board Member
James has lived in Digmoor for nearly 30 years, with his children and grandchildren also calling the area home. He is Chair of Governors at Bishop Martin School and has strong ties to the local community. James is delighted to be part of the Pride in Place Board and looks forward to working alongside residents to help make Digmoor an even better place for everyone who lives there.
Joanne Hill
Board Member
Jo grew up in Bearncroft, Digmoor, where her family still lives, and has strong lifelong connections to the area. She has been Chair of Governors at Little Digmoor Primary School for over 20 years and jointly owns Bright Beginnings Nursery on Digmoor Parade. Jo joined the Board to support positive opportunities for local residents and is looking forward to helping strengthen the community and create a positive future for Digmoor.
John Lydon
Board Member
John has lived in Digmoor for over 40 years and has a long history of supporting local young people and the community through education, training, school governance and charitable organisations. He joined the Board because of his strong connection to the area and the people who call it home. John is keen to encourage community initiatives, activities and environmental improvements that bring people together and strengthen pride in Digmoor.
Colin Southern
Board Member
Colin is the founder and director of The Bike Works in Skelmersdale and has many years’ experience working with local residents, young people, businesses and community organisations. Having previously lived and worked in Digmoor, he joined the Board to bring his experience in employment, sport, community development and social enterprise. Colin wants to help create a long-term vision for Digmoor that builds on its existing strengths, creates better opportunities and develops a place future generations can be proud of.
Dot Fowell
Board Member
Dot grew up in Digmoor and lived in the area for over 30 years, with her children attending the same local primary school she did. She still has strong connections to Digmoor through family and friends. Dot joined the Board because she is passionate about ensuring local voices are heard and residents can help shape decisions. Through her role as Community Development Officer at West Lancashire CVS, she also supports community groups, volunteering opportunities and local people looking to develop new community projects and ideas.
Dawn Hughes
Board Member
Sharon Mangan
Board Member
A long-standing Little Digmoor resident since 1971, she has built her career in Health and Social Care. She joined the Pride in Place Board to ensure local tenants have a strong voice and can share their experiences, concerns and hopes for improving the estate and ensuring the community is no longer overlooked.
Charlotte Simpson
Board Member
Charlotte has lived in Digmoor for 25 years with her husband and four children. She works locally for a homelessness and mental health charity and has supported several community groups. Charlotte joined the Board to champion community-led change, ensuring residents’ voices shape improvements that enhance the lives and wellbeing of people across Digmoor.
Cllr Julian Finch
Board Member
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Linda Poland
Board Member