After both serving the maximum term allowed, Rye and District Chamber of Commerce Chair, Jane Brook, and Vice-Chair, Sarah Broadbent, are standing down.
The Chamber’s constitution requires its leaders to be in place for no more than three years. Nominations for Chamber members to be part of its council closed on Thursday 5 February – the council needs a minimum of four elected councillors who will then appoint the chair and vice-chair.
The make up of the Rye Chamber will be decided on at the AGM taking place on Thursday 19 February.
Rye Chamber has played a major part in the development of the Rye Business Improvement District which local firms have been voting on. The result is due to be announced on Friday 13 February.
The Chamber AGM will also vote on a resolution to ensure a smooth transition, with the work required dependent on the outcome of the BID ballot.
The resolution proposes approving Jane Brook and Sarah Broadbent continue in “non-officer project-management roles to oversee either the BID transition (if approved) or the submission of the final report to Rother District Council (if not approved).”
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Sarah and Jane have done a first class job as Chairs of the Chamber, I was floored when Jane told me the other day they were stepping down but I look forward to seeing the next Chair(s) take up the baton. Thanks Sarah and Jane for the hugely positive impact you’ve had on Rye, for all that you’ve done voluntarily and for the impact you’ve had. Enjoy the free time!
Thanks for your kind words Simon. It’s been a privilege, and we’re interested to see how the next Chair(s) take things forward.
Well done to both Sarah and Jane for devoting so much time, energy and passion to the town’s future.
Thanks Guy. We really appreciate your support. It’s been a pleasure to do it for Rye.
Thank you both for all the hard work you have put in over the last few years for and on behalf of Rye. Much appreciated!
Thanks Andy, that means a lot. We’re grateful for your encouragement and also the support of the Town Council.
I’d like to add my personal thanks to both Jane and Sarah for their outstanding contribution to Rye Chamber. Their initiatives have had a positive impact and I look forward to their continued involvement in the BID process should the ballot be successful.
Thank you Hazel. 3 years have flown by and we are looking forward to cheering on Rye’s business community from the sidelines.