Cannock Chamber council welcomes new members at AGM

Cannock Chase Chamber of Commerce welcomed four new members to its divisional council at its Annual General Meeting, held at Chasetown Football Club.

The event brought together members and key stakeholders to reflect on the Chamber’s achievements and future plans.

David Mitchell, managing director of The Marketing People, will continue as president.

He is joined by new council members Emily Kenny (Enoch Evans Solicitors), Neil Betts (Go True North), Matt Small (T150 Energy), and Pam Wallis (Cannock Chase District Council).

They will work alongside existing council members, including Chris Wheeler (Auditel), Gill Durkin (Performance Through People), and Ben Bradley (Cosmik Carrot).

The Chamber has also co-opted David Jackson (McArthurGlen) and Lynn Pritchatt (The Mel Evans Foundation) to the council.

David Mitchell said: “As we reflect on the past year's successes and look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead, I encourage you to participate actively in today’s agenda.

“Your input, ideas, and engagement are vital as we evolve the Chamber into an organisation that best supports its members and the wider business community.

“Thank you once again for your ongoing support. Together, we can further strengthen our local economy and leave a lasting impact on our community.”

In addition, The Mel Evans Foundation has been named Cannock Chamber of Commerce’s Charity of the Year.

The foundation, set up in memory of Mel Evans MBE, supports those affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and promotes grassroots Crown Green Bowls. To date, it has raised over £100,000.

Lynn Pritchatt, founder of the foundation, said: “It is very special for our Foundation to be the Chase Chamber Charity of the Year partner as Mel Evans MBE lived and worked in Cannock all his life and was a Cannock lad through and through.

“On behalf of all Trustees and Patrons, we look forward to working with the Chamber the chosen charity partner for the next year and look forward to a mutually beneficial partnership.”

Richard Brooks, head of Cannock Chase Chamber, welcomed the new council members and praised The Mel Evans Foundation’s important work.

He said: “I’m so pleased to work with our new divisional council members and to welcome The Mel Evans Foundation as our new Chamber Charity of the Year.

“It’s a cause close to many hearts, and we’re proud to support their important work.”

New committee: From left - Chris Wheeler, Pam Wallis, Matt Small, Richard Brooks, David Mitchell, Emily Kenny, Ben Bradley and Neil Betts