Our Board
Witton Lodge Community Association (WLCA) is led by a Board of 12 Directors who set the strategy and direction for the work of the Association and is made up of Resident Directors, Independent Directors and nominees from Birmingham City Council. The Board meets 10 times a year, and as well as receiving reports on the progress of current plans, it considers pressing issues about the Association and decides on matters that affect Erdington Constituency. Details of our current Directors are listed below.
If you are a local resident, are passionate about your neighbourhood and want to help shape it’s future, why not consider joining our Board as a Resident Director. We would be delighted to hear from you. For more information call Afzal Hussain on 0121 382 1930 or email Afzal.Hussain@wittonlodge.org.uk
In addition, we established Witton Lodge Community Homes (WLCH - a Registered Housing Provider) in 2015 to provide affordable, high-quality homes to support the communities we serve, so that people can live healthy and fulfilling lives. WLCH is part of the well-established Witton Lodge Community Association group structure.
We are continuing to develop a strong and ambitious Board for WLCH and are looking for new board members to join us.
We are particularly interested in applications from individuals with expertise and experience in:
- Leadership/organisational
- Housing/customers and communities
- Property and housing development
- Legal and regulatory
- Finance and audit
If you have any questions, would like to discuss this opportunity or request and application pack, please contact: Afzal Hussain on 0121 382 1930 or email: Afzal.hussain@wittonlodge.org.uk.
Witton Lodge Community Association Board members
Linda Hines - MBE
Resident Director/ Chair
I have lived in Erdington for practically all of my life and am passionate about local people believing that they can, and do, make a real difference within their community.
Sophie Allison
Resident Director/ Deputy Chair
I have lived in Perry Common for more than 15 years and am Deputy Chair of WLCA Board. I love working our in our local community and making a positive difference.
Paul Tomlinson
Independent Director
I am a retired Building Society Commercial Manger and have been a Board member of Witton Lodge Community Association for more than 20 years. As an Independent Director, I have taken great pleasure in seeing the Association develop in the size and scope of its work within the local community. My particular interest is in ensuring the long term growth and financial stability, so that much needed services can be provided for many years to come. I have been married for 35 years and, beside having two daughters and grandchildren, have many outside interests in particular cycling and travel.
Carla Ross
Resident Director
I live in Erdington with my husband and young son, but was born and raised in London. We have only lived in Birmingham since 2018 but love how welcome we have felt in this area and the sense of pride in the community. I’m also a custom cake maker.
Jane Jennings
Resident Director
I live in Stockland Green and become a board member of Witton Lodge Community Association in 2021. I am married, work part time for Marks and Spencer, have 4 cats, and enjoy gardening and bird watching.
Mike Davis
Birmingham City Council Nominated Director
I have worked for Birmingham City Council for over 25 years in various capacities including managing council services in the Erdington Constituency and currently manage council advice services across the city and oversee advice contracts that the council has with third sector partners. I ahem been a council nominated director on the WLCA Board for a number of years.
Andy Winmill
Resident Director
I have worked with children and young people across Erdington as part of Urban Devotion Birmingham since 2004. I live in Perry Common my wife, three daughters and our dog. I am passionate about seeing local people at the heart of the decisions that affect them and helping different groups and organisations work together for the good of the community.
Simon Wilson
Independent Director
I have been involved in education for more than 23 years and I passionately believe that every single individual child deserves a bespoke learning journey that prepares them effectively for their life beyond school. Over the years I have driven a wide range of initiatives and taken on a huge number of leadership roles and I am delighted to now be Executive Headteacher at Wilson Stuart School.
Tony Mendez
Resident Director
I have lived on the New Oscott estate for more than 20 years. and currently work as a project manager in a local rail Infrastructure consultancy firm. I enjoy walking as a means of relaxation and staying reasonably fit. During the Covid-19 pandemic I met the Friends of Witton Lakes group and my wife became a volunteer. The rest is history. As well as walking, I have passion for music.
Cllr Jilly Bermingham
Birmingham City Council Nominated Director
I am the City Councillor for the Perry Common Ward. I have always lived in Erdington and, as Councillor for the area, I hope to work with everyone for the benefit of Perry Common.