South East Essex

Committee and director changes

Friday 12 December 2025

At their November meeting, the National Executive approved some changes to our committees and who will lead them:

  • Campaigns and Communications: Catherine Tonry will take over from Nick Boley.
  • Awards Director: Shelly Bentley will take over from Gary Timmins.
  • Events Committee will become a sub-committee of Commercial Committee, with Gillian Hough taking over from Catherine Tonry as Events Director.
  • A new Trading and Books subcommittee will be established under Commercial Committee, with Sarah Crawford becoming the Director responsible.