Marion is employed as the Night Time Economy Manager at Lincoln Business Improvement Group but she has previously been a licensee and door security compliance officer.
As part of her role she provides secretarial services to the two pubwatch schemes operating within the Lincoln BIG area and which cover a busy high density range of licensed premises. However she goes far beyond this in the practical help she provides to the chairmen and she is even known to monitor the pubwatch radio when she is not at work to ensure the members have support when they need it.
She is always supportive of initiatives that will assist the members to run their businesses to the best potential. An example being the lead role she takes in running the Fresher’s fair when new university students arrive in the city and the provision of accommodation and storage facilities for the local street pastors.
PC Laura Magson says:
“She acts as an important conduit between those in the licensing trade and the police, regularly passing information, intelligence or simply making introductions for those who do not feel comfortable to approach the police directly. This special relationship has proved invaluable for the promotion of the licensing objectives and highlights her immense credibility and the trust that is placed in her by those involved in the scheme”.
Paul Oloo Chair of the City Centre Pubwatch says:
“She looks after all our administration, venue, refreshments etc. She assists and encourages new licensees to join the Pubwatch and radio link scheme and is often around the city outside of her usual working hours. Her operational background in the sector has been a great benefit to the pubwatch as she has a unique understanding of the issues we have to contend with on a day to day basis; without Marion our Pubwatch would probably not be the success it is”.
Matt Corrigan Chief Executive of Lincoln BIG says:
“Marion’s enthusiasm is infectious! She brings a drive to good night time management in Lincoln, as well as an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the industry built up over many years. She recognises that as well as a safe night out, people want to have a good time and that the evening economy is an important part of the city centre. Her ability to bridge the divide between the public and private sector has earned her the respect all, from regulators and agencies through to owners and landlords”.
