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New chief executive appointed by Cheltenham Trust

The Cheltenham Trust have appointed Laurie Bell as their new chief executive.

Cirencester-based Ms Bell was formerly director of communications and communities at Wiltshire Council.

The Cheltenham Trust is an independent organisation that leads the town's cultural and leisure portfolio.

It runs The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum, Leisure @ Cheltenham, Cheltenham Town Hall, and Pittville Pump Room and the Prince of Wales Stadium.

It was established in 2014 with Julie Finch as its first chief executive, a post she held for four years before leaving to join the Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park in Warwickshire.

Ms Bell started in her new role today with her immediate focus delivering a business plan that reflects the trust's integral role in Cheltenham's future.

She said: "I am really pleased to join The Cheltenham Trust, which is established in the town and has built strong foundations in its first five years.

"I look forward to working with the trustees to lead and support its future growth and continued success in the provision of leisure, culture and arts.

"I am confident that the trust will go from strength to strength.

"I am extremely impressed by the energy and commitment of staff, trustees and volunteers and the positive focus on delivering outcomes and maximising the opportunities to add value for the residents, businesses and visitors to Cheltenham."

Peter Harkness, Chair of the Board of Trustees added: "We are really delighted to welcome Laurie, who has a wealth of experience in the management of community facilities including leisure and cultural venues, as well as a background in communications, marketing and event management.

"Her knowledge and skills are exactly what we have been looking for to support the next phase of the trust's development and to continue to build on our positive partnership with Cheltenham Borough Council.

"Working together we are developing plans to improve and expand the trust's venues and our offer to customers."

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