Chair sought to take helm of Bristol Temple Quarter board

The team behind Bristol’s largest urban regeneration project has appointed Berwick Partners to find an independent chair for its board. The chair of the Bristol Temple Quarter board will oversee the newly formed LLP, ensuring it is fulfilling the partners’ ambitions for Temple Quarter. The chair will also play a part in shaping the transformation of 333.6 acres around Bristol Temple Meads station. The BTQ LLP was set up in March by Homes England, Bristol City Council and the West of England Combined Authority to drive forward the regeneration of the area. The joint venture aims to deliver around 10,000 new homes alongside new infrastructure, public and green spaces, helping to achieve sustainable and inclusive economic growth valued at more than £1.6bn per year to the region. The search for the new chair comes as Phase 1 masterplan is well under way, with the search for a private sector development partner expected to be launched next year. The chair will work with the LLP to recruit four additional non-executive directors board to sit alongside members from the three public sectors partners. This will create a board with public and private sector expertise and experience across a range of disciplines from placemaking to finance, ensuring the effective governance of the regeneration programme. The new independent chair will be selected for a term of three years. Dan Norris, mayor of the West of England, said: “Temple Quarter is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the region, driving growth in key sectors such as quantum and artificial intelligence, and bringing the homes, jobs, skills and connectivity we need to unlock our potential.” Peter Denton, chief executive at Homes England, added: “We’re looking for a national figure who can be an ambassador for our vision for change – bringing real experience of delivery and political know-how to this critical role at a critical moment for the project.”