The 3 Counties Connected Community Rail Partnership (CRP) is seeking a new chairperson as Nicola Said comes to the end of her three-year term leading the partnership.
Nicola has supported the strategic growth of the partnership in connecting communities like Nantwich and other Cheshire and Shropshire towns to their railway.
Established in 2023, the CRP has delivered a range of community projects, including the Tourism Connect initiative, which brought together Visit Shropshire, This Is Wrexham and Visit Chester and Cheshire to promote sustainable tourism across the three counties.
The partnership was also shortlisted for four national Community Railway Awards in 2025, recognition of the breadth and quality of its work under Nicola’s leadership.
Nicola said: “It has been a privilege to serve as chair of the 3 Counties Connected CRP over the past three years.
“Seeing the partnership grow and watching it make a real difference to communities along the line has been genuinely rewarding.
“I leave knowing the CRP is well placed to continue doing important work, and I look forward to seeing it go from strength to strength.”
The new incoming chair will work with the partnership’s community rail officer and wider membership to champion accessible, sustainable travel and strengthen the connection between local communities and the railway.
Josie Rayworth, community rail officer, said: “Nicola has been a wonderfully supportive chair and it’s been a pleasure to work with her.
“Her expertise has helped us strengthen partnerships and explore sustainable tourism opportunities across our lines, including successful initiatives such as Tourism Connect and the Tours by Rails project.
“We’re incredibly grateful for everything she has contributed and look forward to continuing to build on the strong foundations she has helped create.”
Those interested in becoming the next chair are invited to contact Josie Rayworth before May 26th. Email [email protected]
The Annual General Meeting when the appointment will be confirmed, will take place on June 9th at 1pm.
You can attend online or in person at Wrexham Gateway Transport Hub, Transport for Wales, Ellice House (Unit H), Wrexham Business Village, Ellice Way, Wrexham, LL13 7YL.
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