Grimsby Energy Collective bringing top speakers to inspire community
GRIMSBY Energy Collective is bringing together local organisations, businesses and community leaders at Parkway Cinema Cleethorpes on Thursday, April 2.
The event runs from 9.30am to 2.30pm and the keynote speaker is Chris Hines MBE, the founder of Surfers Against Sewage and the former Sustainability Director at the Eden Project in Cornwall.
Chris is one of the UK’s most respected environmental communicators and campaigners. As founder of Surfers Against Sewage and former Sustainability Director at the Eden Project, he has influenced national policy, worked with business and government, and helped drive major investment in protecting the UK’s coastline.
Chris brings decades of experience balancing environmental, social and economic priorities. His keynote will explore leadership, collaboration and how practical action — not just rhetoric — creates lasting positive change.
Other speakers include:
Lee Douglas - Strategic Careers Hub Lead, The Careers & Enterprise Company
Lee leads the Greater Lincolnshire Careers Hub, connecting schools, colleges and employers to
strengthen the region’s future workforce and align education with economic opportunity.
Dr Vicky Dunn - Managing Director, Grimsby Community Energy
Founder of Grimsby Community Energy, Vicky champions locally owned energy projects that
deliver practical benet to organisations and communities across North East Lincolnshire.
Aaron Lally - Managing Partner, Vest Energy
Aaron works at the forefront of battery storage optimisation and energy trading, helping
renewable and storage assets maximise performance and long-term value.
Liam Granville - Community Energy Team Lead, Northern Powergrid
Liam supports community-led energy initiatives across the North, helping projects navigate
network requirements and turn ideas into deliverable schemes.
John Taylor - Head of Capacity Building, Community Energy England
John supports community energy groups across the country, strengthening skills, governance and collaboration within the growing community energy movement.
For your free ticket visit grimsbycommunityenergy.coop/events
