ABOUT US
Here at Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership, we have 6 Key Aims:
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Our cross cutting aim is to promote equality, inclusion and diversity across all we do as a CRP
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To provide community insight to shape future proposals for rail investment and services in the County
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To improve accessibility to public transport and make it more inclusive for all
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To contribute positively to the visitor experience and the long-term economic sustainability of Gloucestershire
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To increase community involvement at all Gloucestershire's railway stations
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To improve connectivity through the integration of sustainable and active modes of transport
OUR TEAM
Meet the team behind the Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership
Our Team
Hannah McDonnell
Executive Director
Responsible for strategy, business development, stakeholder management and team leadership
Nicole Archer
Event Management
Building relationships, local insight & meaningful connections through community events and outreach
Ella McLean
Community Engagement
Supporting across our community events, outreach and consultation processes through inclusive engagement mechanisms
Our Non-Executive Directors
Jon Harris
Chair and Non-Executive Director
Specialised in transport planning, accessibility, logistics and education
Odis Palmer
Non-Executive Director
Specialised in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Industry Inclusion & Belonging Lead at the Great British Railway Transition Team
Polly Gannaway-Pitts
Non-Executive Director
Specialised in youth advocacy, inclusion, LGBTQIA+ advocate
Faatimah Bham
Community Rail Development Manager
Connecting communities to their local railways and the carbon agenda through inclusive and engaging community rail programmes
Paul Williamson
Marketing & Communications
Specialising in Marketing and Communications, including traditional and digital marketing platforms.
Piper Holmes
Community
Engagement
Supporting across our community events, outreach and consultation processes through inclusive engagement mechanisms
Kevin Harris
Co-Opted Non-Executive Director incoming Chair
Business growth strategist specialising in leadership development and organisational development
Olivia Dickinson
Non-Executive Director
Education specialist developing inclusive learning programmes and community partnerships
Rachel Geliamassi
Non-Executive Director
Customer Service Director championing diversity and operational excellence in transport
Luke Goddard
Youth Engagement
& Insight Lead
Leading on our commitment to youth engagement and representation through travel confidence and campaign development
Neil Bradbury
Non-Executive Director
Experienced business leader and growth strategist advancing rail safety technology solutions
Olubukunmi Olukoya
Non-Executive Director
Strategic advisor specialising in infrastructure programme set up, optimisation and transformation
Our objectives align with the Department for Transport's four key pillars for community rail:
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Providing a voice for the community.
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Promoting sustainable and healthy travel (including getting to the station).
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Bringing communities together and supporting diversity and inclusion.
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Supporting social and economic development.
OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
All Community Interest Company (CIC) activities are underpinned by a primary economic, social and wellbeing focus to benefit communities and visitors served by railway stations in Gloucestershire. The Community Rail Partnership plays a ‘glue’ role by linking communities, planning departments and transport companies together.
