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Lord Peter Smith

Appointed December 2008

Leader of Wigan Council since 1991, Lord Peter Smith currently chairs both the new Regional Leaders’ Forum and the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities. He also chaired the North West Regional Assembly from 2000 -2001 and has been on the board of Manchester Airport since 1986.  He was also Chair of NWRA Executive Board from October 2008 until it became 4NW in July 2008.  He was Chair of 4NW from its inception until February 2009.

He lectured in economics and government from 1969 until 2000, and was first elected to Wigan Council in 1978.

He holds no other Ministerial appointments.

Board sub-committee involvement:

  • Member of the Marketing, Communication & Tourism Sub Committee
  • Member of the European Sub Committee

Register of Interests - updated 20th January 2010

Company Name Nature of Interest Direct or Indirect Interest 
 Manchester Airport Group  Director   Direct
 Wigan Development Company Ltd  Director   Direct

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