Community Network Manager- Bude and Camelford

Chris Sims

I have worked for the local authority in Cornwall for 9 years. Before commencing as Community Network Manager I worked for Children’s Services on the implementation of the Common Assessment Framework. Prior to this I worked for the Drugand Alcohol Action Team, leading on the young person’s substance misuse strategy.

Before working within the local authority I worked in the voluntary sector, firstly with an organisation offering support to young people and adults with Autism and Aspergers and more recently with Stonham Housing Association who offer support and housing to vulnerable people.

Contact:

Cornwall Council
Camelford One Stop Shop
College Road
Camelford
Cornwall
PL32 9TL

Telephone: 07973 497332

Gemma Blackler – Community Regeneration Officer

I joined Cornwall Council in 2010 on the ‘Developing Leaders Programme’ which saw me working on a wide range of projects from Adult Care and Support, to Planning and Regeneration, to Environment. In August 2012, towards the end of the programme, I joined the Localism Team as a Community Regeneration Officer.

I work in partnership with the Network Managers in the following networks: Bodmin; Bude; Camelford; Wadebridge and Padstow. My role involves working with local parish and town councils, communities and neighbourhoods to build capacity and support the development of projects that target local issues and Cornwall Council priorities. Areas I can help with include:

  • Neighbourhood Planning
  • Green Cornwall
  • Community Emergency Plans/Flood Plans
  • Project management advice
  • Consultation/community engagement
  • Funding advice
  • Signposting to relevant organisations

Before joining Cornwall Council, I spent 4 years in Bristol working as an Environmental Consultant for a multi-national planning and advisory consultancy. Prior to this, I worked for CornwallCollege in the research department after finishing University.

Contact details:

Room 25, 3 - 5 Barn Lane, Bodmin, Cornwall

Telephone: 01208 265 686

Mobile: 07805 748 837