Meet the board
A board of 12 volunteers makes policies and plans for City South. It sets wider aims and objectives and makes sure that our staff meet standards of service.
There are four 'tenant board members'. They have equal decision-making power with the four board members nominated by Manchester City Council, and with the four 'independent' board members who are people with specialist knowledge.
How were board members chosen?
We advertised for people to apply for the tenant and independent board member positions. Local tenants from all parts of the area interviewed the applicants and picked the board members.
Tenant directors
Susan Kennedy
Susan has been a tenant for almost six years. She is a member of the Fallowfield Tenants and Residents Association and well known as being aware of local issues and keen to promote tenants' views.
Glenn Routledge
Glenn has been active in tenant and community issues for over 15 years. He is experienced in marketing and communications; qualified in Law and has worked for the CAB and other advice services. Governance, improving neighbourhoods and tackling anti-social behaviour are of special interest.
Jackie Harrison
Jackie is chair of the Alexandra Park Estate Tenants and Residents Association and has lived on the estate for 11 years. She is an active member of her community and involved in local voluntary projects.
David Dennehey
David is passionate about contributing to the local community and has been involved in projects to help adult learners, homeless people and those with mental health problems. For many years David has managed Student Unions, gaining experience in leadership, governance, and improving participation.
Directors nominated by the City Council
Councillor Mike Amesbury
Councillor Amesbury is one of three Local Ward Councillors for Fallowfield and is executive member for culture and leisure. He serves on the Executive Committee, Art Galleries and Personnel.
Councillor Roy Walters
Councillor Walters has been a councillor for Moss Side since 1998. He is assistant executive member for Culture and Leisure and serves on the executive advisory panel.
Rob Brown
A Manchester City Council officer for over 25 years, Rob has experience of strategy development and implementation, and extensive tenant involvement experience. Rob is from Moss Side and is involved in community projects in the area.
Councillor Mary Murphy
Councillor Murphy has been a Hulme councillor for 10 years and is the assistant executive member for adult services. She serves on the executive standing advisory panel. Mary is also the lead councillor representing the interests of lesbians across the city.
Independent directors
Alison Gordon
Alison has many years' experience in economic development and is a Director at New Economy Manchester, an organisation which aims to increase prosperity and economic growth in the region. Previously Alison led the economic development team at Manchester City Council.
Phil Summers
Phil has been involved in housing for over 20 years. As a deputy chief executive of a local housing association he was involved in the stock transfer of council homes. Phil now runs a development company that specializes in 'eco' developments.
Anne Southern
Anne is the finance director at Arcon Housing Association, a Manchester-based not for profit landlord.
Karen Heaton
Karen is the Director of Human Resources at the University of Manchester, so her main skill lies in helping us to get the best out of our own staff. She’s also an expert in business policy and will help us to form our own policies, taking your views into account.
How are board directors chosen?
Tenant and independent board directors serve for up to three years. Tenant directors are selected by local tenants to ensure you have a say in who represents you on this board. Manchester City Council choose the council-nominated directors. The independent directors are selected for their professional skills and experience, and are appointed on the recommendation of the remaining directors.
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