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Governance

Meet the Tourism Board

The Telford and Shropshire LVEP operate under a collaborative governance structure involving Telford & Wrekin Council, Shropshire Council, Visit Telford and Visit Shropshire. The appointment of the LVEP Chair demonstrates the partnership’s strong strategic leadership and commitment to growing the visitor economy.

This page introduces the members who guide the LVEP’s strategic direction.

The board’s collective priorities include championing the visitor economy, promoting the county’s unique heritage and cultural offer to national and international audiences, fostering collaboration between partners, and embedding sustainability and innovation across the visitor experience.

Mandy Thorn MBE DL

Chair of Telford and Shropshire
LVEP Tourism Board

Mandy Thorn MBE DL

Chair of Telford and Shropshire
LVEP Tourism Board

“Telford and Shropshire is entering a new era of confidence and shared ambition. National LVEP accreditation from VisitEngland places us among England’s most forward‑looking destinations and the formation of our Local Visitor Economy Partnership unites public and private leaders with one mission: to build a stronger, more distinctive, and more resilient visitor economy.

As we move toward launching the Telford and Shropshire Tourism Board in March 2026, we are creating a platform that will set direction, drive investment, and shape long‑term growth across both counties.

This is the moment to step forward. If you share our ambition, join me on our new Tourism Board. Together, we will lead with purpose and shape the future of tourism for Telford and Shropshire.”

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