Join our expert panel for a dynamic discussion on the evolving face of our city centre — from the revival of in-person retail to the booming hospitality scene.
We’ll explore the latest trends shaping high streets across the UK, spotlight innovative approaches to placemaking, and uncover fresh opportunities for Bath’s local businesses, independents, and community spaces.
Paul MacKenzie-Cummins – Facilitator, Founder of Clearly PR
Ojay McDonald – Association of Town & City Management
Kathryn Davis – Visit West
Allison Herbert – Bath BID
Jess Merritt-Johns – Jolly’s
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Paul MacKenzie-Cummins
Clearly PR
Bio
Founder and Managing Director of Clearly PR – the award-winning Bath-based media relations, reputation management, and personal branding agency.
Ojay McDonald
Association of Town & City Management
Bio
Ojay McDonald is the Chief Executive of the Association of Town & City Management. He works with Government Ministers, parliamentarians, economic development professionals, business leaders and place-makers across the UK and Ireland to support town and city centres.
Kathryn Davis
Visit West
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Kathryn Davis has spent more than 22 years working in Destination Management and Marketing, previously working in hotels and sport.
Allison Herbert
Bath BID
Bio
CEO of the Bath BID since 2017. She has extensive public and private sector experience in events, economic development and project management.
Jess Merritt-Johns
Jolly’s
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Operations Lead and General Manager of Jolly’s Department Store, part of the Morleys Group. Jess brings a wealth of experience in retail management