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 is vice-chair of Shawgreen Tenants and Residents Association and has been a tenant for over 12 years. He is involved in local tenant and community issues. Glenn works in publishing and has extensive experience in marketing and communications.
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 Peter Morrison
Councillor Morrison has been a Fallowfield councillor for 25 years. He is a member of the following committees: Health and Well Being; Finance and General Purposes; and Planning and Highways.
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
Margaret Goddard
Margaret is Development Director at Harvest Housing Group. Margaret previously worked for a Sheffield City Council and Manchester City Council in the development and delivery of housing strategy; including large scale voluntary transfer, a local housing company, PFI and various regeneration initiatives.
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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