Who we are

Members

Solway Firth Partnership membership is open to anyone with an interest in the coast and sea. Membership is free, as are all our events and publications.

Our membership includes both organisations and individuals. Member organisations are set out in our constitution. To become an individual member, simply send us a completed membership form.

Board of Trustees

Solway Firth Partnership is an independent charity and is governed by a Board of Trustees. The Board is drawn from the membership and includes representatives of member organisations and individuals. Trustees are elected at our AGM which is held alongside our annual conference and is open to everyone.

Mr Alastair McNeill Chairman

Cllr John Cook Allerdale Borough Council

Cllr Anthony Markley Cumbria County Council

Cllr John Collier Carlisle City Council

Cllr Malcolm Johnstone Dumfries & Galloway Council

Michael Cowan, Deputised by Pauline Gorley Maryport Harbour Authority

Mr Charles Edwards Individual

Mrs June Lochhead Individual

Mr James Mitchell Individual

Mr Rupert Shaw MBE Individual

Mrs Ann Lackie Individual

Staff

The Solway Firth Partnership staff team is based at Campbell House in Dumfries.
There are two core staff with Project Staff when projects are running.

Clair McFarlan Partnership Manager

Paul Mackey Administrator / Finance Officer

Nic Coombey Project Officer

Morag Walker Project Assistant

Georgina Reid SMILE Project Officer