
Pete Kennedy-Watson
chair
Pete Kennedy-Watson
chair
Hello, I am Pete. I live in Welsh Back (Queen Square, Bristol) with my husband.
My interests include resident engagement, anti-social behaviour, communities, truly affordable homes, and the environment.
During my career I have worked mainly in the not-for-profit sector and since August 2013, I have worked for the NHS mainly as a researcher (self-harm and suicide, working on the Bristol Self-Harm Surveillance Register). Since March 2021, I have worked as a research data manager (Paediatric Haematology, Oncology and BMT). I have hon. status at The University of Bristol (Bristol Medical School).
I joined the panel because I have lived experience as a resident, but I wanted to build on this, working with the panel of residents and colleagues. I felt the merger was a good time for us all to engage and have our voices heard.
I am also pleased to have joined the steering group looking at equality, diversity and inclusion, so important given the pandemic, working with the board and engagement panel on the Bridge meetings and of course chairing the engagement panel with Angela.
As someone who lived in social housing until I was twenty when I left home for university in Plymouth, I know that secure housing had a large part to play in making my life safer, happier, and allowed me to move forward in life.
I would encourage other residents to take any opportunity they can to engage – it is so rewarding! I am happy to discuss my experience with anyone who is interested. If you would like to contact me, please email panel.chair@brighterplaces.co.uk
