Shrewsbury BID Chair – Prince Rupert Hotel
Accommodation

Mike has owned the Prince Rupert Hotel in the centre of Shrewsbury for 20 years, recently gaining AA 4 star status.  Having been involved in many initiatives in the town centre, Mike has maintained a strong belief that Shrewsbury should have the ambition to position itself as a town alongside the more well-known destinations to attract larger numbers of visitors.

Shrewsbury BID Deputy Chair – Darwin Centre
Shopping Centres

After coming to Shrewsbury at the beginning of 2012 and having worked in another town with a BID, Kevin realised the significant difference that a BID could make to the town. Having been involved with retail all of his working life, Kevin is passionate about this element of Shrewsbury. As the Darwin and Pride Hill shopping centre manager, Kevin represents shopping centres on the Shrewsbury BID board. Kevin is the chair of the BID Town Centre working group.

Nationwide

Finance Lead | Non-specific

Shrewsbury Town Council
Public Sector

Helen has been the Town Clerk of Shrewsbury Town Council since 2009, having previously carried out similar roles for nearly 20 years at other county towns. As the Town Clerk, Helen maintains the assets of Shrewsbury Town Council, and delivers the seasonal displays of Christmas lights and flowers throughout the town. Originally from Sheffield, Helen lives locally and when she’s not working, always visits Shrewsbury for shopping, leisure and recreation.

DVD Megastore
Independent Retail

Get Your Wigle On

Leisure & Culture

Carvell on the Square
Independent Retail

Highly Flammable Studios

Office & Commercial

Prego
Independent Retail

Arrol Architects

Office & Commercial

Marks & Spencer

National Retail

Shrewsbury Colleges Group
Education & Health

Shrewsbury Town Council
Public Sector

Matt Potts is Service Manager – Economy, Funding and Skills at Shropshire Council, having joined the Council in 2018. He has been a member of the board of Shrewsbury BID since 2022.

Hopefully Made
Food & Drink Independent

Gindifferent
Voluntary Members

Darren runs the day-to-day operations of Pop Up Shrop as Managing Director. Having worked in leading organisations in the hospitality, events and leisure industry for 20 years, including for a number of high street brands as well as most recently heading up the Manchester Academy. Having moved to Shrewsbury and launched brands such as Gindifferent, Darren has collaborated with multiple businesses and charities in various capacities to create interesting experiences in the heart of Shrewsbury.