Tim takes on Midsteeple director role

A NEW Executive Director has been appointed to the Midsteeple Quarter. Tim Cowen has taken the helm at Midsteeple Quarter as the organisation works to move its members’ town centre regeneration vision to its next stage. He joins the society, with more than 30 years’ experience of working in the voluntary and third sector. Speaking about his new role, Tim said: “It’s an exciting time to be joining Midsteeple Quarter. The completion of The Standard has been an amazing achievement and I look forward to helping the organisation work towards the next steps of achieving the community’s vision for our remaining buildings. “I’ve long been an admirer of the work done by Midsteeple Quarter and the model of bringing the High Street into community ownership. I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to contribute to the next phase of this vital work to regenerate Dumfries town centre.” Tim, who lives in Wigtown, headed the award-winning charity Woodlands Community Development Trust in Glasgow for more than a decade. Outside of work, Tim is a writer and performer with a passion for protecting wildlife. He is a member of Scottish Badger’s National Advisory Group and also co-ordinates their Galloway branch. Welcoming Tim to the team, Midsteeple Quarter chair, Robert Richmond, added : “We’re delighted to welcome Tim as our full-time executive director. “His experience and enthusiasm will put us in good stead as we begin stepping up our work to look at the next phase of redevelopment. This is an incredibly exciting time for us."