Hilltops Council have welcomed Paul Jones to the newly created position of Economic Development Manager.
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The role was created following Council identifying the need to drive investment into the region and support the sustainability of our local business community.
The key purpose of the role is to facilitate and deliver Economic Development in the Hilltops Local Government Area and ensure that it is easy for stakeholders to do business with Council.
The role will also address community and business-related issues with Council’s administrative and planning processes/requirements and ensure that road blocks are removed.
The role is also responsible for driving the strategies within the Hilltops Council’s Economic Development Strategy as part of the Community Strategic Plan.
Mr Jones has a wealth of commercial and business experience. He is a graduate of Cambridge University where he completed a Master of Economics.
He has lived and worked in the UK, France, Switzerland, New Zealand and Sydney, relocating to Young with his wife and young family.
"Having recently moved to Hilltops with my wife and three small children, I have a vested interest in making the role a success.
"I have a passion for the area and people and believe this will be evident with the enthusiasm I bring to this role,” Mr Jones said.
