Leading players in the realisation of Great Yarmouth's blueprint for progress is the following team of experienced executives and specialists based at Great Yarmouth Borough Council.
Working within the strategic framework provided by the Regional Economic Strategy and the sub regional Shaping the Future strategy, this team with a unique mix of experience and local knowledge are developing opportunities for growth - the key to success in Great Yarmouth.
Richard Packham
Chief Executive Officer for Great Yarmouth Borough Council since 1993, during which time he has been responsible for guiding through substantial structural changes and the production of a 2020 Vision and Partnership for Great Yarmouth. Richard came to Great Yarmouth from Norwich City Council.
Tel: 01493 846300.
Email: rwp@great-yarmouth.gov.uk
Councillor Graham Plant
Portfolio holder for Regeneration and Tourism, Councillor Plant has been a council member for seven years. Graham is a local businessman with a keen interest in helping Great Yarmouth reach its full potential for business, residents and visitors alike.
Tel: 01493 601800
Email: grp@great-yarmouth.gov.uk
Peter Wright
Economic Development Officer responsible for the management of the Economic Development Unit, Peter is also very much involved with the development of economic policy, long term strategy and enterprise-GY, the Local Enterprise Growth Initiative.
Tel: 01493 846522
Email: pgw@great-yarmouth.gov.uk
Stephanie Pimlott
Economic Development Assistant responsible for business liaison, marketing and promotion. Stephanie also co-ordinates the Great Yarmouth Marketing Initiative (GYMI) and the East Anglian Electronics Liaison Group (ANGLE).
Tel: 01493 846108
Email: ss@great-yarmouth.gov.uk
Richard Percy
Programme manager for LEGI
Tel: 0800 458 0146
Email: rjp@great-yarmouth.gov.uk
Ellie Marcham
Research and Information Officer responsible for maintaining the business and commercial property register for the borough, as well as collating up-to-date statistics and information for regular dissemination to inward investors to the area.
Tel: 01493 846431
Email: emarcham@great-yarmouth.gov.uk
Debbie Squares
Administration & European Assistant providing valuable support to the rest of the team.
Tel: 01493 846447
Email: dfs@great-yarmouth.gov.uk
For further information please contact the Economic Development Unit
Alternatively use the online business enquiry form