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Regeneration boss appointed

February 04, 2010

A man with years of experience in property development and business acquisition has taken on one of the most important posts at Bracknell Forest Council.

Richard Haynes has been appointed as head of regeneration and enterprise.

He started on Monday, January 4, and and has experience in large-scale food store retail and commercial developments, as well as asset management and business development.

He is also a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

Richard, who is married with two children, said: “I am looking forward to getting out to the town centre and meeting everyone involved in this large project.

“The regeneration of Bracknell town centre means a lot not only to residents and shoppers but to retailers and businesses alike.

“I look forward to getting involved in ensuring the delivery of a town centre fit for the 21st century.”

Council leader Councillor Paul Bettison said: “We are lucky here in Bracknell to have such an experienced professional as the driving force behind the regeneration of the town centre.”

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I'd like to wish Richard Haynes all the luck in the world - he'll need it! Bracknell town centre needs a reversal of years of neglect - where the heck would you start? The way I see it, it's already too late. Too many retailers have upper stumps and left, leaving nothing there to attract shoppers. Anyone with any money is off the Reading, leaving people with no money in Bracknell. Retailers can't make a living from people with no money. The Town management make a song and dance about new businesses opening, but gloss over the ones that are lost. M&S, Principals, Bay, Adams, Jessops, Woolies - all gone, and others I've forgotten. Replaced by £1 shops and charity stores. Wicked!