Meet the Board

Jonathan Bellamy - BID Chair and Director Representing the Charity Sector 
Formerly Chair of the Stoke-on-Trent City Centre Partnership, which originally proposed the Stoke-on-Trent City Centre BID and steered it through to ballot, Jonathan is the first Chair of the new BID. He is CEO of the local Cross Rhythms City Radio, who launched as the UK’s first FM community radio station in 2002. Based in the Cultural Quarter, they provide training and work experience opportunities for more than 100 local people every year, and also support stations in Plymouth, Teeside and Bethlehem.

Amy Whittaker - Lead Director for Priority 1: Place Management
As Centre Manager at The Potteries Centre, Amy has stepped into the Lead Director role for Place Management. Her wealth of experience in leadership, MBA in Facilities Management and innate people skills has seen her grow and develop The Potteries Centre with experiences and stores.

Paul Williams - Lead BID Director for Priority 2: Place Marketing
Throughout his career in further and higher education, spanning more than 25 years, Paul Williams has established public-private sector partnerships and networks with business and agencies linked to place marketing, enterprise development and culture-led regeneration.

Rachel Laver - Lead BID Director for Priority 3: Business Community Support
With a wealth of experience in driving economic growth and fostering vibrant business communities, Rachel's position as BID Lead Director for Business Community Support will continue to deepen the strong collaboration already established between Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce and the BID.

Tracey Barker - Store Manager at Boots 


Steve Alty - Director of Sales at Hilton Garden Inn