Paul Salveson

Paul, born and bred in Bolton, has a lifetime of experience in community development, with his professional life spent mostly in the rail industry where he has pioneered innovative approaches to community engagement. He is a visiting professor at the universities of Bolton and Huddersfield and chairs the South-East Lancashire Community Rail Partnership, based in Bolton. He writes regular features on local history for The Bolton News and is a published writer. He was awarded an MBE in 2007 'for services to the railway industry'.