Central Mersey LOC
Central Mersey Local Optical Committee was formed on 10th January 2007, a merger of 2 previous LOCs, North Cheshire LOC and St Helens and Knowsley LOC.
The LOC serves the interests of GOS registered Optical practitioners in 3 PCTs, Halton & St Helens, Knowsley and Warrington.
The LOC will meet 4 times a year and hold an AGM in late March. The Committee consists of 12 optometrists, 2 FODO representatives and 1 ABDO representative. The LOC has appointed an LOC Adviser and co-opts a HES optometrist.
Committee, following last election on 25th March 2010
Chair: Bob Wilkes
Secretary: Ian White
Treasurer: Gordon Elliott
John Allen
Ian Carr
Gail Fotheringham
Sally Jones
David Lundstram
Paul Morgan
Finlay Rosenburgh
Keith Williams
Andrew Dagnall (FODO)
Stuart Jones (FODO)
Richard Shaw (ABDO)
Co-opted members:
Graham Freeman (HES)
Jane Becker (City & Guilds Assessor, DRSP)
Breaking News
Committee Elections, 25th March 2010
There were a few changes to the committee and all 3 officers committee following the election on 25th March.
Bob Wilkes retired from his position as co-opted Clinical Adviser to take the seat left empty by the retirement of Chris Ramsdale. Bob also takes over as Chair from Sally Jones, who otherwise remains a committee member.
Ian White takes over as Secretary from Paul Morgan, who otherwise remains a committee member.
Gordon Elliott takes over as Treasurer from Finla Rosenburgh, who otherwise remains a committee member.
