• John Harland (Member)

    John Harland has lived in Southend for over 30 years. He was once a professional actor and trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in Kensington. He worked as an actor throughout the UK and Europe. Originally, from London, he has now been associated with the Casino Industry for over 40 years. He…

  • Chris Hatton (Member)

    Chris has been a member of Legra Academy Trust since its launch. He formerly served as a governor at Belfairs Academy and currently serves as a governor for Darlinghurst Academy.  He is a journalist and newspaper editor, overseeing a portfolio of titles including the Echo, the daily paper for south Essex. He also oversees training…

  • Nigel Holdcroft (Member)

    Nigel Holdcroft is a solicitor and partner in the firm of Tolhurst Fisher where he heads the Litigation & Matrimonial Department. He lives in Leigh and is married with 2 daughters in their twenties.  He spent 14 years as a Southend Borough Councillor representing West Leigh – the ward in which the School is located….