Meet the board

Retails Representative – S C Fullers on South Street Dorking

Professional Services Representative from Bullimores

Hospitality Representative from Mullins Coffee shop

Culture & Heritage Representative

Economic Development Manager

Night-time Economy & Hospitality Representative – Deepdene and Knox

Cabinet Member for Sustainable Economy – Representative for Placemaking and Public Realm

Professional Services Representative – Downs Solicitors

Professional Services Representative – Sophic Financial

Leisure, Community & Resident Representative

Night-time Economy and Hospitality Representative – The Star Pub

Large Retail Advisor to the Board

Nick Roos (Observer)

The BID Team

Beyond the board, we have a dedicated Business Improvement District (BID) team working tirelessly to implement our vision. This includes BID Manager Jo McGowan, Community Manager Rosie Riordan, communications support from Lisa Clancey, and the Averma team led by Joe, who look after the website, hosting, search engine optimisation, and wider digital and design support. Each team member brings their expertise to focused projects that raise our town’s profile, strengthen community links, and support marketing, PR, digital transformation, security, sustainability, placemaking and creative campaigns.

Jo McGowan, BID Manager at Hello Dorking

Jo has run her own businesses, worked for charities and the higher education sector and has 30 years experience in marketing and events, digital development, and community building initiatives. She has lived in Surrey all her life and has always been a champion of local businesses and the effects joining communities together can have.

Rosie Riordan, Community Manager at Hello Dorking

Rosie is a social media and branding specialist with over 25 years’ experience working with global brands and local communities. She has a strong background in digital engagement and a people-first approach, helping to build connections and celebrate what makes Dorking unique.

Lisa Clancey, Communications Support at Hello Dorking

Lisa is the founder of The Minute Maker, a social media specialist helping small Surrey businesses stay visible online with bold, engaging content. A long-time cheerleader (and resident!) of the local area and independent businesses, she supports her clients with consistent posting, increased visibility and fresh followers so their socials have real impact. Combining content creation with dependable admin support, she helps keep the wheels of local businesses rolling.

Averma, providing website, SEO and digital support for Hello Dorking in Surrey.

Averma is a Surrey-based website design team that supports Hello Dorking with website management, SEO, hosting and creative design. Led by Joe, the team brings local knowledge and technical expertise together, ensuring Hello Dorking’s online presence is reliable and kept up to date.

Get Involved

If you’re passionate about Dorking’s future and believe you can contribute to the board’s objectives, we’d love to hear from you. We have a through application process to join the board and the first stage is an informal chat. Contact us via our contact form.