Creation Trustees

Fiona Colley

Cllr Fiona Colley is the Chair of the Creation Trust and also the Cabinet Member for Regeneration & Corporate Strategy on Southwark Council. Fiona is responsible for ensuring that regeneration in Southwark delivers for our local communities and is determined to see the Aylesbury regeneration plans made a reality. She has lived in Southwark since 1997 and has has been the Labour councillor for Nunhead Ward since 2002. Prior to her election to Southwark Council she worked in pension fund management. She has a Masters in Economics from Cambridge University and an MSc in Finance from the University of London.

Jean Bartlett

Jean is the elected Vice-Chair of Creation Trust, and has lived on the estate most of her life. She is the Chair of the Aylesbury Tenants and Residents Association. Jean is also Vice-Chair of the Aylesbury Steering Group (working with the Council to oversee the redevelopment) and chairs the Re-Housing Sub Group. Jean is the manager of the Tykes Parent and Toddler Group. Childcare is a particular concern of Jean's, as is ensuring that all residents, especially those who are less able to speak up for themselves, get the best deal out of the redevelopment.

Tony Taitte

Tony is a resident of the estate and has represented the Wendover Tenant and Residents Association on the NDC Board since its inception. He has been elected Chair of the NDC Board in the past for a period of four years. Tony works as the Premises Manager at Thurlow Lodge Community Hall. He is particularly interested in ensuring that residents from the area's diverse black and minority ethnic communities get their voices heard and facilities built that meet their specific needs.

Martin Tarawally

Martin is also an estate resident living in Chiltern House. He has held various positions in the BACC84 Tenant and Residents Association over recent years and has represented that organisation on the NDC Board. Martin works for a public agency. He is involved in a number of other organisations locally that aim to ensure that all groups in the local area are given the maximum opportunity to get their voice heard.

Ian Gardner

Ian has lived on the estate since it was built. He is the elected Chair of the Thurlow Lodge Tenant and Residents Association and has represented that organisation on the NDC Board. Ian was a print worker but is now retired. He now works for the Southwark Pensioners Centre. Ian is particularly interested in ensuring that older residents' interests are protected through the redevelopment scheme.

Tracey Bankinson

Tracey is a resident of the estate who has previously spent 12 years working for a large public company. During this time she was heavily involved in the budget control and analysis of numerous major projects. As well as wanting the best for the area, she is really keen that local children benefit and get more opportunities from the regeneration programme.

Donna Grant

Donna has lived on the Aylesbury Estate for 39 years, which she says has been the best place to live. She works at InSpire - a local learning, arts and community centre, which she says is the best job in the world. Donna has been on the on the Aylesbury Tenants and Residents Association Board for 13 years, and has found it a very rewarding as well as enjoyable experience. Donna is looking forward to the re-building of the 'new Aylesbury', and in having a part in ensuring local people needs and interests are heard and addressed.

Laura Fudge

Aylesbury resident - profile to follow soon

Sandy Stewart

Aylesbury resident - profile to follow soon

Dotun Alade Odumosu

Aylesbury resident - profile to follow soon

Dan Garfield

Ward Councillor - profile to follow soon

Abdul Mohamed

Councillor - profile to follow soon

Peta Caine

Peta is a highly experienced senior manager with extensive experience across the not for profit sector. Specialising in housing and regeneration, she has worked with a variety of Housing Associations, Partnerships, Trusts and Local Authorities, including the London Borough of Southwark. Peta is currently Vice Chair and Chair of the Audit Committee of Southwark PCT and a Board Member for East Homes Housing Association..

Duncan Bowie

Duncan Bowie has wide practical experience in regeneration, planning and housing policy matters. He currently works as Reader in Urban Planning and Regeneration at the London Metropolitan University, teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels as well as carrying out research and providing external training programmes. He has worked for a range of government agencies including as principal strategic planner for housing for the Mayor of London and London investment director for the Housing Corporation. He has lived in Southwark for 25 years. Duncan particularly wants to help ensure that the Aylesbury Estate regeneration programme provides good quality affordable homes.

Charlotte Benstead

Statutory/Agency - profile to follow

If anyone in the local area has the skills they think will be of use to Creation we would be pleased to hear from you.