MEET THE BID TEAM
Nikki Halliday
Northwich BID Project Manager
Contact Number: 01606 723175
Email: [email protected]
Nikki has lived in Northwich for 14 years, enjoying the move from city centre Manchester to the thriving market town that is Northwich. She has taken over the day to day management of Northwich BID from Adam Gerrard, who has now taken up a position overseeing operational activity for Groundwork BIDs.
Nikki began her role at the end of October 2023 and is the first point of contact for shops, retailers, businesses and organisations based within the Northwich BID area.
She joins the Northwich BID with many years’ experience in marketing, communications and event management – having worked in both public and private sector. Her previous roles included developing brands and campaigns to support the visitor economy and local businesses and have given her a wealth of knowledge to support businesses to grow and expand. She’s looking forward to supporting Northwich as it continues to navigate the changing retail landscape and to working with local businesses to continue to put the town well and truly on the map at a regional (if not national) level.
Jane Hough
Deputy Director for Business Improvement Districts and Business Services
Contact Number: 01606 723175
Email: [email protected]
Jane first became involved in Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) when she took over the role as Treasurer for the first Industrial BID in the UK, Winsford Industrial Estate in 2006.
Jane has been instrumental in developing and managing Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) since she joined the Groundwork Trust in 2010. In 2012, Jane played a vital role in working with the business community in Northwich to develop the BID by taking the project from feasibility stage, designing the business plan and taking the BID through to a successful vote in June 2014, this work was then repeated in 2018/2019 when Jane worked with the business community to develop BID 2 for Northwich, the proposal was successful at ballot and BID 2 will run until 2024.
Jane takes lead on developing strategic relationships with partners both regionally and nationally and she has overall responsibility for the BID team and the delivery of the BID Programme.
Stephanie Leese
Northwich BID Marketing and Events Co-ordinator
Contact Number: 01606 723175
Email: [email protected]
Stephanie, known to many as Steff, has worked in the BID team since its inception in September 2014.
Stephanie co-ordinates all our town centre events and works with our partners, Northwich Town Council and Cheshire West and Chester Council, to deliver some of the best events the town centre has seen in decades.
Stephanie also co-ordinates the BID’s employee seminar and training schedules and plays a key role in co-ordinating the BID’s marketing and PR communications.
BID EXECUTIVE BOARD
Ellis Wardle
The SalthouseNW
Owner
Chair of the BID
Biography
Abda Obeid-Findley
Abda Ltd
Director
Vice Chair of the Board
Biography
Gerard Rooney
Mosshaselhurst Solicitors
Managing Director
Board Member
Biography
Gerard (Gerry) was born and educated in Northern Ireland before graduating in Law from Liverpool University in 1976. He qualified as a Solicitor in 1980 and has been senior partner of mosshaselhurst Solicitors since 1997. As well as managing the business he is an experienced court practitioner in Personal Injury, Employment, Landlord and Tenant, Debt Collection and resolution of business and personal disputes.
Gerry enjoys his golf at Sandiway and Porthmadog Golf Clubs, also supporting Northern Ireland Football Club and Ireland Rugby and enjoys time at music festivals (veteran of Glastonbury 2010 and 2016) and spending time in North Wales.
Former president of Cheshire and North Wales Law Society, Gerry is now an enthusiastic executive on the Board of the Northwich Business and Improvement District (BID) which he believes provides fantastic energy and support working to develop Northwich town centre into one of the most attractive town centres in the country.
Robi Gaine
Barons Quay
Centre Manager
Board Member
Biography
Managing a scheme like Barons Quay is a great challenge.
As the Centre becomes busier with fun activities and new businesses, our focus will be to deliver a great shopping and leisure experience whilst promoting positive community involvement and contributing towards the economic growth of Northwich.
Louise Hough
CRS Consultants
Board Member
Biography
A Northwich girl, I started my working life in the financial services industry with a local company, undertaking many exams to become a financial adviser myself and travelling the UK to provide financial advice to employees of a builders merchants. During this time, I met my husband and decided to end my career and join the family business for a more ‘relaxed’ life!
I’m now a proud mum of one, with two fur babies and a husband to look after, as well as running the family business with my mum.
Our shop is one of the longest standing businesses in Northwich, having been a wool shop since 1946 and in our family for the last 22 years.
I have a passion to get Northwich back on the map and before starting my family, I joined Northwich Town Council as a Councillor and worked on the Northwich Town Plan with my fellow councillors. I’m a keen advocate of the BID and was pleased to be invited to join to BID Board in 2020.
Kim Smith
Radio Northwich
Board Member
Biography
Co-owner of Radio Northwich and DJ, Kim joins the Board to bring her experience and support to the team. A strong advocate for community and a passion for all things Northwich.
Graham Allen
Sainsbury’s
Store Manager
Board Member
Biography
As manager of Sainsbury’s for a number of year’s Graham has seen first hand the impact of Northwich BID. Joining the Board in September 2024 he is committed to delivering added value to visitors and customers to Northwich as well as to his staff in the store.
Julie Kirkham
General Manager
Brio Leisure
Board Member
Biography
Julie has called Northwich home for 44 years, growing up in the area, it has equipped her with an extensive local knowledge and she is passionate about making a positive impact in her community. Her career includes roles at Vale Royal Borough Council, Sport Cheshire, Cheshire West and Chester, and currently working for Brio Leisure. In June 2024 Julie took on the role of General Manager at Northwich Memorial Court. Julie brings 31 years of experience in the Leisure Industry, with 23 years in Management roles. Julie is excited to join the Northwich BID Board to work to enhance communication and support local Business to make Northwich a better place to work and live.
Paul Rowland
Superdrug
Store Manager
Board Member
Biography
Paul first started working at Superdrug Northwich in 1998, after a 9 month secondment he retuned as the Assistant Manager before leaving to become the Store Manger of Widnes in 2002.
In 2004 Paul returned to Northwich as the Store Manger where he has remained since (with the exception of a couple of secondments as an Area Manager).
Paul helped set up and run Northwich Against Business Crime, sitting the Board of Directors in the role of Treasurer before its merger with Chester Against Business Crime/ Cheshire West & Chester.
When not in work Paul spends his time with his family in Crewe with his two Children aged 16 and 14.
In Paul’s spare time he is a volunteer as a Cub Scout Leader.
Councillor Sam Naylor
CWAC & Northwich Council
Advisory Board Member
Biography
Cheshire West and Chester Councillor for Northwich Witton Ward and also a Northwich Town Councillor.
Born and bred in Northwich and passionate about the Town and it’s future.
A strong family man with four grown up children and seven grandkids.
My wife is a retired teacher and three of my children are teachers.
I am a retired career police officer trained to Senior Investigating Officer level.
Following my police career l taught at Mid Cheshire College and then became a Mental Health Advocate.
I chair the CWAC Places Scrutiny Committee, the Northwich Regeneration Forum and the Northwich and Winsford District Advisory Panel.
My passion is rugby union and l am a past player, coach and Chairman of Northwich RUFC.
Chris Shaw
Northwich Town Council
Town Clerk
Advisory Board Member
Lindsey Smith
Cheshire West & Chester Council
Economic Growth Programme Manager – Northwich
Advisory Board Member