About Neege Allen

I was co-opted to the board in September 2023, to bring my experience as an architect and local campaigner.  

As founder of Gravesend Futures, as well as raising awareness on social media, I have led engagement with Ebbsfleet Development Corporation, Gravesham Borough Council, and developers, on the larger regeneration proposals coming through in the area, since 2017. This often takes the form of input during pre-planning consultations, alternative proposals aimed at retention and re-use of heritage assets, and creative or best practice ideas to improve leisure, tourism and employment opportunities. My input, together with the Sulman 150 campaigning group was fundamental in winning the Planning Appeal to save the ex-Gurdwara building on Clarence Place from demolition. 

I am a long-standing Director and LLP member of tp bennett, one of the largest architecture and design partnerships in London. Most of my projects are international, but I count himself a Gravesham ‘local’ since 2007, when I returned from living in Italy.

I am also a Trustee of Gravesham Sanctuary, and an active member of St. George’s Church. 

About Abisola Oshoteku

I am an Early Childhood Educator , the owner of AB childcare3. My family and I relocated to Northfleet in 2015 from the Republic of Ireland. 

Working with young children has been a strong part of my life as well as the willingness to serve others.

In Ireland, I volunteered in my local church as a youth leader/Evangelist for over a decade. I have been serving in my community ever since I moved to Gravesham. I volunteered at Gravesham homeless sanctuary, City praise centre as a kids leader, Street pastor helping people during unsocial hours.

2021 my friend and I found “Be hive”, advocating for people living in The Hive, supporting children with their home work, Art & Crafts and planting. We organise open events for the community. 

I have always enjoy serving in my community whenever the opportunity arises.  I am delighted to be part of  Northfleet Central CIO as a Trustee, I see this as a great opportunity to support my community and to have a positive impact to benefit the people in my community.  

About Sam Watts

Sam has been a trustee since April 2022 and brings career expertise from his time working across the built environment including Facilities Management, Construction and the Infrastructure sector. He brings passion and pragmatism to the CIO and is operationally and commercially experienced.

Sam is a graduate from the University of Hull where he studied Geography and he maintains his interest in socio-economic development and sustainability. As a local resident of Northfleet, he brings this knowledge to the benefit of projects within the local area.

In his own time, Sam can be found spending time with his young family, running, playing football and watching West Ham.

About Lauren Sullivan

Lauren lives locally in Northfleet with her husband and two young children. Lauren is a scientist working on neglected tropical diseases, is a published author on the subject and is also a qualified secondary school chemistry teacher.  Lauren is passionate about representing the views and issue of her fellow residents on a range of issues such as education, environment, social justice, housing, sustainable transport and public health.

Lauren is the Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure at Gravesham Borough Council and has also served as the Chair of the Planning Committee from 2019-2021 and in 2021 then was promoted to the Cabinet as the Cabinet Member for Strategic Environment serving until 2023 when after the elections was appointed to her current Cabinet role. She is Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Labour Group at Kent County Council and sits on Children’s, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee, Personnel Committee and Scrutiny Committee.

Currently Lauren works part-time as a Visiting Scientist/Post-Doctoral Fellow at The Francis Crick Institute working to better understanding of the immune response to Malaria and devotes the rest of her time to her Council duties.

About Andrea Jackova

I came to the UK nearly two decades ago from Slovakia, where I qualified as an Engineer. I worked for several years for Land Rover in Solihull, which enabled me to make use of my multilingual proficiency.

In 2009, I gained a Diploma in Public Service Interpreting at The University of Northampton and began working as a legal interpreter. My professional experience covers issues the community faces from both sides of the legal standpoint.

I have volunteered for several years, providing free help and advice to anyone in need, and developed an in-depth understanding of local issues. I initially worked as a community coordinator and delivered various projects in conjunction with the Local Authority and other partner agencies. I am a director of a local community organisation addressing people’s needs by providing free projects available for everyone.

In May 2022, I was called to The Bar of England and Wales, passing my law degree at The University of Law London. My legal roles have provided me with invaluable experience over the last few years. I benefited from working in the Immigration teams focusing on OISC Level 1 advice and care proceedings. I currently work as a trainee legal adviser at the Family Court.

I am honoured to be a trustee of Northfleet Central CIO and share my professional knowledge and experience.

About Jag Klair

I have lived in Northfleet all my life and attended both a local nursery and primary school.

When I finished my secondary school education, I joined the Woolwich as a cashier, fast forward 30 years and I am now based at the Barclays Head Office in Canary Wharf working for their Corporate Team.  Alongside working full time, I completed my degree in 2019, which gave me new skills to use in both my work life, and in my role as Treasurer for Northfleet Central.

Northfleet Central is made up of a great team of trustees who are committed to supporting our local community, by providing opportunities to them to grow individually and, as a community.

About Steve Stamp

My wife and I have lived most of our lives in Cheshire and moved to Gravesend just over 7 years ago to be near our daughter and her family who live locally. For over 30 years I was employed in the petrochemical industry in supervisory and then management roles.

After retiring, I joined an International Management Consultancy as a senior consultant working in UK, Europe and the Middle East, coaching board members and senior management of major blue chip companies in leadership and management of crisis and emergency situations.

Volunteering is an important part of my life; I was the Chairman of School Governors at our children’s primary school for five years and District Scout Chairman for six years. For many years I volunteered at the National Waterways Museum, where I was asked to join the Management Board, subsequently I became a Director and finally the Chairman of the Trust that owned the assets of the museum.

I have always believed it is important to support your community.  Since living in Gravesend I have been an unpaid Director of two local community companies.

I am excited to be working with the other Trustees of Northfleet Central CIO to improve the quality of life and life chances of the residents of Northfleet.