Our board
Cecelia Tibble - Board Chair, Chair of Development Committee and People & Remuneration Committee Member
Cecelia was born, raised and educated in Workington, before she left the area to join the West Yorkshire Police where she served for several years before leaving to raise a family and to re-train as a Psychiatric Nurse. Following which she returned to Workington with her husband Philip and their children, Matthew, Daniel and Beth. Cecelia worked as a Psychiatric Nurse both at West Cumberland Hospital and in the communities of Allerdale and Copeland but is now retired. Cecelia is currently a Board Member of West House, and was previously an Allerdale Councillor, where she served in several roles, including a year as Mayor, a Cabinet Member of Cumbria County Council, with responsibility for the environment and Committee Member of Northside Community Centre. Cecelia is committed to ensuring that good quality affordable housing is available to everyone who needs it.
Celia was elected as Chair of the Association in December 2025.
Jasbir Sidhu - Board Vice-Chair and Chair of Audit & Risk Committee
Jasbir has over 30 years of public sector and asset management experience which has equipped him with a robust base of skills and expertise that will enable him to make an exceptional contribution as a Board member of WHA.
Jasbir currently holds the position of Director of Housing with St Basils Housing Association, with full strategic and operational responsibility for the Housing Services, Asset Management Services, Health & Safety and Statutory Compliance, Repairs & Maintenance Services as well as Zero Carbon.
Jasbir is also the Appointed H&S lead as required under the Social Housing (Regulatory) Act 2023. Jas is also responsible at St Basils to ensure compliance with Regulation 6 of the OFSTED Accommodation standards
His previous roles included overseeing and developing asset management strategies, new build development, site acquisitions and disposals, zero carbon activities and regulatory compliance, as well as management of budgets, risk, performance management and staff development. He has also established Direct Labour management, Implemented Customer Contract Centres and led on Procurement Contracts to the value of £90m.
Jasbir is also a qualified asset management professional, Fire Risk Assessor, and holds CIPFA Qualifications in Asset Management, as well as the competencies to manage building safety supported by a NEBOSH qualification in Health & Safety Excellence.
On a personal level, Jasbir has previous housing association board member experience for Adullam Homes and Ofsted knowledge, as his sister is a Assistant Vice Principle at a Secondary School Academy and understands their requirements and grading system. Jas is also a visiting lecturer at The University of Westminster.
Jasbir was elected as Chair of Audit & Risk Committee in December 2025.
Max Skinner - Board Member, Chair of People & Remuneration Committee and Audit & Risk Committee Member
Max is an IT professional, working in cybersecurity with cloud and wider information technology experience. Having previously worked for Home Group, one of the largest housing associations in the UK, he has experience of managing and deploying cost-effective IT solutions at scale, protecting the estate and dealing with cyber incidents. With his work he has first-hand experience of tenant engagement and the wider functions of a social housing provider and is aware of the issues and solutions needed for social housing providers to succeed. Max also owns his own construction business specialising in heating, ventilation, MMC modular homes and eco-solutions. Max is involved with and supports several charities nationally and internationally.
Max was elected as Chair of People & Remuneration Committee in December 2025.
Tim Blacker - Board Member & Development Committee Member
Born and raised in West Cumbria, Tim has worked in housing for almost 20 years, beginning his career as a Housing Officer with Castles & Coasts HA. Tim progressed to working for other HA’s and Local Government organisations, in other locations, including advising councils such as Kensington and Chelsea. He is now working as Strategic Business Improvement for a HA in Sussex ensuring that their business is fit for the future, and can best serve their residents and customers, and meet any current and incoming regulatory standards.
Rebecca McGivern - Board Member and People & Remuneration Committee Member.
With 9 years’ experience in the social housing sector, Rebecca brings extensive knowledge in governance and compliance. She has worked across key areas including risk management, health and safety, GDPR, performance reporting, and overall governance effectiveness, supporting a range of boards and committees within both small and large housing associations.
Lee Thorburn - Board Member
Lee has over 30 years’ experience working in health and housing and community setting, including engaging with residents, stakeholders, and partners to drive meaningful change. Her work has helped her understand community dynamics, implement effective interventions, and build a trusted network that fosters collaboration, working with a range of key partners and community groups. Lee is deeply committed to supporting and strengthening communities through both her professional and personal endeavours. Lee has also managed environmental and re-cycling projects.
Zoey Stanton - Board Member and People & Remuneration Committee Member.
With a career dedicated to the social housing sector Zoey has over 28 years of experience and has held a number of senior positions for registered providers across the UK, including Housing 21 and Bournville Village Trust. Zoey is passionate about making a difference for others through community investment, resident involvement and supporting local people to thrive. Zoey is very proud to have joined Westfield. She said she is “excited to build on the board’s strong foundations and to support Westfield to continue to grow”
Tania Sutton - Board Member and Audit & Risk Committee Member
An ACCA Chartered Certified Accountant with nearly 20 years of experience in accountancy seeks to join the Westfield Housing Association board, bringing extensive financial expertise and a strong understanding of sound financial governance. Motivated by a belief that safe, affordable housing is essential for opportunity and wellbeing, they align closely with Westfield’s mission, Tania’s goal is to contribute her professional skills to support the association’s continued success and positive community impact.
Jacqueline Dakin - Board Member and People & Remuneration Committee Member
A qualified nursing and educational professional, working in a number of Higher and Further Educational roles which included community and employer engagement. Other experience includes school governor/Ofsted experience and as a Board Member of a number of statutory and community based voluntary organisations. A conscientious, pragmatic team player with strong interpersonal skills and commitment to contributing as a volunteer Board Member to support Westerfield Housing Association’s goals in a challenging environment.
Peter Marland - Board Member
Peter brings more than 35 years of experience in the social housing sector and is currently Chief Executive of Ashton Pioneer Homes, a community-based housing association in Greater Manchester. Having spent almost 25 years with the organisation, including the last five years as Chief Executive, he has developed extensive expertise across housing management, resident engagement, governance, business planning, asset investment, building safety and organisational development.
Throughout his career, Peter has worked closely with Boards on strategic planning, risk management, treasury and investment decisions, providing him with a strong understanding of effective governance and the respective roles of executive and non-executive leadership. He has successfully led organisations through key sector challenges, including regulatory compliance, major investment programmes and financial resilience, while maintaining a strong focus on delivering positive outcomes for customers and communities.
A passionate advocate of community-based housing, Peter is particularly drawn to Westfield's local focus and commitment to its residents. His leadership has centred on strengthening resident voice, enhancing customer satisfaction and supporting sustainable organisational success. As he prepares to retire from full-time executive leadership in 2027, Peter is keen to continue contributing his knowledge and experience through a non-executive role, helping to support strong governance, strategic oversight and the long-term success of Westfield and its communities.
