Countryside chair Alan Cherry dies
The founder and chairman of Countryside Properties, Alan Cherry, has died aged 76.
Mr Cherry passed away early on Saturday morning, following a battle with cancer.
Countryside specialises in the creation of sustainable communities and regeneration, and Mr Cherry is credited with pioneering the integration of affordable homes into developments, and arguing that affordable homes should not be recognisable by their form or appearance.
In addition to his work at Countryside, he was also a member of the government’s Urban Task Force, and had been awarded an MBE in 1994 and CBE in 2003.
He was a honorary member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, a past national president of the Home Builders Federation, and had numerous other roles within the regeneration and development sector.
His sons, Graham and Richard, are part of the senior management team at Countryside, and were involved in a management buy out of the company in 2005 with their father. A statement from Countryside said they ‘will continue Alan’s vision and build upon his legacy’.
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Jack Campling | 25/01/2010 5:13 pm
My sincerest condolances to all your family following the death of Alan, who I much respected and liked when we worked together in Bairstow Eves in the 70's; and later when I acted for Countryside on several matters.
Jack Campling FRICS. FcCIArb.
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Tim Matthews | 25/01/2010 7:45 pm
As the current Chairman of RICS Essex I wish to add my condolences to those of Jack and add that he was a much respected member of our profession. He will be missed but his legacy will continue in the Developments that he initiated.
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Reuben Flynn | 26/01/2010 11:18 am
I am saddened to hear this news and also extend my condolences to the family. I worked with Alan in relation to the Manchester Salford Pathfinder and it was always a pleasure working with him.
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