At an LCBA committee meeting held on Tuesday 30th June 2026, a number of committee roles were reshuffled.
The committee rejected the resignations of John Hewson as Secretary, and Ian Lewis , but accepted the resignation of Chair, Michelle Riley. This followed the Resignation submitted by John on the 30th April, Michelle on the morning of Saturday 20th June and Ian’s resignation on the 21st June.
The committee noted Michelle’s valuable contribution in being part of the original committee formed on 28th October 2025 when a group of 10 boaters came together to form the LCBA at the Gregson Community & Arts Center in Lancaster. The committee wished to thank Michelle for her time with the LCBA and wish her all the success for her future social enterprise endevours away from the LCBA.
At the same meeting, when rejecting the resignations of John Hewson and Ian Lewis, and recognising the valuble contribution they have both made, the committee assigned new roles as Head of Communications & Liaison and Boat Specialist, respectively.
Additionally new committee roles were discussed and accepted with a view to helping the LCBA become more organised and prepared for future projects which are currently underway.
The following committee roles were assigned:
- Helen Coates – Acting Chair (New appointment)
- Stephen Thomas – Secretary (New appointment)
- Stephen Thomas – Fundraising Officer (New appointment)
- Julie Lewis – Treasurer
- John Hewson – Head of Comminications & Liaison (New appointment)
- Julie Glaister – Safeguarding & Welfare officer (New appointment)
- Ian Lewis – Boat specialist (New appointment)
- Jackie Clark – Committee Member (New appointment)
The following committee roles were created but not appointed:
- Membership Secretary – awaiting appointment, apply here.
- Event Manager – awaiting appointment, apply here.
- Content creator – awaiting appointment, apply here.
The committee wish to approach the LCBA membership should there be any interested parties in taking up appointment of the remaining roles. If you think any of the three remaining roles are a fit for you, please complete the committee member applicaton form.
You can view the new roles and responsibilities of the committee, here.