Heritage Hero for Luton
LONDON. June 17, 2008/3mnewswire.org/ -- Cllr Roy Davis has become Luton's new Heritage Champion, appointed by Luton Borough Council to help to promote and protect the borough's heritage. The new Champion will be supported by English Heritage as they help to use the historic environment to bring regeneration, new businesses, jobs, educational opportunities and an improved quality of life to their local area.
Greg Luton, English Heritage Regional Director for the East of England, said: "Champions are heritage heroes with the power to transform lives in their local communities. They are local councillors who understand what matters in their areas. Heritage Champions know how to see the historic streets and buildings around as an asset to help bring in grants, trigger renewal and boost the area's culture. We welcome Cllr Davis and greatly look forward to working with him."
Historic Environment Champions act as the focus for historic environment issues within their local community. They work to put the historic environment high on their Council's agenda and help to link up historic environment policy between departments.
Cllr Hazel Simmons, Leader of Luton Borough Council said:
"This demonstrates the council's commitment to protecting the historic environment of the town. Having a champion will ensure that heritage issues are at the top of the authority's agenda and will also influence the development of future policies and strategies."
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