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:
- Chair of the Skills & Employment Sub-committee
- Member of the Marketing, Communication & Tourism
Sub-committee
- Member of the European Sub-committee
Register of Interests - updated 17th June
2010
| Company Name |
Nature of Interest |
Direct or Indirect Interest |
| 4NW |
Member |
Direct |
| Commission for the New Economy |
Member |
Direct |
| Wigan Development Company Ltd |
Director |
Direct |