Leith Theatre Trust - working to preserve this iconic building

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Leith Theatre Trust has been formed to facilitate the refurbishment of Leith Theatre, its reopening and ongoing management. Our aim is to return the building to a use which will add value to the Leith Community. We are keen to collate support from residents of Leith and people with a business, social enterprise or Arts background. By collating such data we will know that we work on behalf of a broadband of interest from the community. Collectively we can pool skills and ideas to build a strong case for using the Theatre to the benefit of the local area.

 

Existing board members of Leith Theatre Trust:

Chairperson: Philip Neaves: Philip Neaves is Planning Director at CB Richard Ellis. He has wide experience of the planning policy and development control issues arising from the reuse of Brownfield land and has advised on a wide range of clients including housebuilders, retailers, developers, industrialists, local authorities and other public bodies. Issues addressed include negotiating development plan allocations, submission and negotiation of planning applications, preparation of housing market assessments, preparation of social and economic impact assessments, managing the production of Environmental Impact Assessments and associated documentation, preparation of retail studies and retail impact assessments, negotiation of legal agreements, preparation of appeals and appearance at public inquiries as expert witness. Philip is also a Trustee of the Chesterton Pension Fund.
Treasurer: Richard Garven: Richard Garven is an experienced accountancy and tax professional who has spent over 20 years in the profession. He has worked for international, national and local accountancy firms and has worked with clients ranging from large multinationals to local businesses. He is currently working for the Royal Bank of Scotland Personal Tax Service, the largest provider of tax services to individuals in Europe. In his spare time he enjoys travel, sports and the arts.
Jack Hunter: Jack Hunter is a qualified Town Planner and studied management at Henley Management Centre. He is a regeneration consultant and has a wide knowledge and experience of community regeneration gained over the last 30 years. He is a resident of Leith and currently Chair of Port of Leith Housing Association. Jack also plays in a rock band and enjoys cycling, camping and the arts.
George Keith
Roland Reid: I am an Architect and have lived in leith for over 20yrs. I am secretary of Leith Central Community Council, a Director of Out of the Blue Educational trust and member of the North Edinburgh Community Safety Panel.
Gurmit Singh Bhai: I am Sikh from Punjab India. My family set roots in Leith in 1958. I am currently semi retired from a Quality and Reliability manufacturing career. I voluntary attend and contribute to a number of local council groups. Currently working with local communities with the aim to bring awareness of Leith Community ethnic constituents.
Mohanjit Singh: Mohanjit Singh retired from his position as the Managing Director of Port of Leith Housing Association in June 2009. Part of his retirement interests he has become a Board member of the Leith Theatre Tust bringing a broadband of experience in the development of Leith.
John-Paul McGroaty:
Phil Denning: One of the Directors of "Out of the Blue"


 

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If you prefer, you can apply by post by downloading the application form and posting it to:

Leith Theatre Trust
c/o Port of Leith Housing Association
108 Constitution Street
Edinburgh
EH6 6AZ

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