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I have a longstanding interest in how places work — economically, socially and culturally. Through writing, speaking and community involvement, I explore the challenges and opportunities facing local high streets and independent businesses, drawing on lived experience rather than theory alone. Recognition for this work has come along the way, but the focus has always remained on contributing thoughtfully to conversations that matter locally and nationally.

I was a guest on Entrepreneurs Unplugged, taking part in Episode 4, Town Centre Roundtable Discussion. The episode brings together voices from across the Vale of Glamorgan to explore the realities of running independent businesses, from the day-to-day challenges to the bigger opportunities ahead. I joined the conversation alongside Amy Greenfield and Sally Stephenson, sharing perspectives from Penarth Business Group and looking ahead to what town centres need to thrive.
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Penarth Times

House 7 Studios in Penarth celebrates success with move

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Penarth Times

Survey seeks businesses views on potential Penarth scheme

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Penarth Nub News

Milkshed Workspace Penarth marks a milestone as tenant House 7 Studios scales up

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Vale of Glamorgan Council

Place-led thinking in practice: a short film marking the completion of our SPF-supported project at Milkshed Workspace Penarth

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Penarth Times

Penarth Business Group chair on varying business rates

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The Telegraph

The genteel Welsh seaside town with Michelin stars, award-winning pubs and proud locals

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Penarth Times

Penarth Business Group on high street summer events

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Wales Online

Inside the Welsh seaside town where homes regularly sell for more than £1m

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Vale of Glamorgan Council

Vale Start Up Club

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Vale of Glamorgan Council

Lovely to hear from John Davies, Milkshed at Vale Start Up Club tonight

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Penarth Times

Penarth business group chair plays up town’s high street

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Penarth Times

Milkshed co-working space in Penarth set to expand

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Wales 24/7

Penarth workspace benefits from Council bursary

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Vale of Glamorgan Council

Penarth workspace benefits from Council bursary

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View Publishing

Taking a wander down Cornerswell Road

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Penarth Times

Letters: Penarth’s Wellbeing hub plans

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Penarth Times

Cardiff and Vale Health Board’s well being hub criticised

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Penarth Times

Penarth high street comes close at Visa award ceremony

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Penarth Times

Visa and British Retail Consortium celebrate Penarth local business

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Cambrian News

Ceredigion entrepreneur scoops business award

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Vale of Glamorgan Business Awards

2022 Winner Q&A – Penarth View

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Penarth Times

New Penarth suburban co–working space opens

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Penarth Nub News

It’s nearly a full house at the shed which offers a local working opportunity

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Penarth Nub News

UP CLOSE: The new Penarth co-working space set to open as a creative hub for freelancers and business owners

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Penarth Nub News

Penarth business owners invited to free networking event at new bakery

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The Sunday Times

Why Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, is one of the best places to live in 2022

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Penarth Times

Penarth’s John Davies named UK’s top three Local Shop Heroes

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Penarth Times

Meet the Penarth man who designed the new town parklets

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Penarth Nub News

Learning from lockdown: a new normal with Umpa Lumpa Sweet Shop

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Vale of Glamorgan Council

Penarth View is the spotlight business at the Vale Start Up Club

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Penarth Times

New website launched to connect businesswomen in Penarth and beyond

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Cardiff Times

Candid Creative Studio: new in town

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