Post by Rachel Bayley

Al Jazeera On Friday evening I was sent an email from Jason Cothliff about a filming request from Al Jazeera for today. (Why’s it always a Friday evening!?) The reporter wanted to film a business leader who could talk about Andy Burnham hinting that he wants regions to have more power, however with no metro mayor, how realistic is this? They also wanted a “visually interesting business”. I immediately thought of several Bondholders, with Mark Crabtree from AMS Neve the obvious choice. Positives: - Mark was an immediate yes - when I asked why Burnley (a question I ask a lot 😂) the reporter replied “there seems to be a lot of local drive for regeneration and investment” - yes, yes there is - delighted it’s being noticed by London media Negatives: - as they were on the train from London to Burnley this morning, they’ve had to divert to get to Andy Burnham for his big speech BUT…. They acknowledged how accommodating we had been and that they’d like to come visit at some point. THIS is the power of Bondholders - hundreds of ready and willing Burnley ambassadors who will fight for what the borough deserves. (Unrelated weather forecast for 9th July because it’s NEXT WEEK and this is life right now) #burnley #burnleybondholders #regeneration #placebrand #placebranding