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Influential in Salford: Felicity Goodey
by Tom Rodgers Felicity Goodey's office sits directly opposite Salford Quays' BBC development. I wonder whether this is so she can keep a sharp eye on it. Goodey sits at the head of regeneration company Central Salford URC, and is one of the few to have crossed codes from journalist to private sector dealmaker. Many people will remember this interviewee as the serious face of BBC Northwest Tonight in the 1980s, breaking news stories and presenting opposite the broadcasting legend Stuart Hall. Felicity's most notable acheivements outside of journalism include raising £17 milllion in funding for Salford’s iconic Lowry building, employing architect Michael Wilford to create the modernist curves of the theatre now adorning the Manchester Ship Canal, and making the deal to bring the country’s biggest broadcaster to its largest ever hub outside of London. Now, as chairman of Central Salford Urban Regeneration Company, she is head of one of the most influential businesses in the northwest, with a combined £4bn private sector business plan for Salford that includes the £650 million investment in Chapel Street, bringing Manchester and Salford's business centres closer together. With MediaCity’s Phase 1 completion just around the corner and the paint drying on the BBC’s new buildings, we ask Felicity how difficult it was to negotiate the process, and the outcomes expected from this landmark development. Due to problems with spam only SalfordOnline members can now leave comments. Becoming a member of SalfordOnline only takes a minute, just hit the red Join Us button at the top right hand side of the page to create your Personal account. Got a news story? Need help with publicity for an event in Salford? Send it to newsdesk@salfordonline.com or call the SalfordOnline newsdesk on 0161 789 5377. |
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