“Paul Watson was a powerful advocate for Sunderland. Working alongside the private sector he has overseen the transformation of the city with the on-going delivery of the Vaux site development, the Fire Station and the City of Culture bid, which we all hope will be successful. Over recent years while we have had many robust debates on policy, he would always listen to our members’ views and engage in open debate. He also had a substantial impact on the region as chair of the North East Combined Authority. I offer our sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.”
North East England Chamber of Commerce statement on Paul Watson
