Photo credit: Hartlepool Borough Council
Congratulations to Executive Director Peter Bowes who has been officially appointed an Honorary Freeman of Hartlepool.
The title is the highest honour Hartlepool Borough Council can bestow and is awarded to those who have made “a sustained and significant contribution” to the area.
This is in recognition of Peter’s service as Deputy Lieutenant for the County Durham Lieutenancy.
The award was presented at a special council ceremony on Monday 18th March.
Reigning undisputed world super middleweight champion Savannah Marshall will be receiving the same honour, as will Hartlepool Coastguard Rescue Team and artist George Colley.
Peter’s career with Bridgman IBC began in 1983. He moved up through the production ranks before buying the business in 2004 and becoming a joint owner with Mick Butler and Tony Phillips.
Away from Bridgman he currently serves as a Presiding Justice (JP), President of the Hartlepool Branch of the Royal British Legion, Deputy Lord-Lieutenant, an Alice House Hospice Trustee and an adult education board member.
He is a member of a number of economic, regeneration and tourism forums, and an executive member of the Longhill Business Association.