A NEW chairman has been appointed for Ridgemond Training in Stevenage, a centre that offers alternative education schemes for secondary school pupils.

Steve McQueen, who has been a commercial relationship director at Lloyds Banking Group in Stevenage for more than 25 years, hopes to bring a wealth of commercial expertise and local connections.

He said: “I am both honoured and excited to be given the opportunity of leading Ridgemond Training at this important time in its history.

“Our exciting plans and investment for the future will ensure Ridgemond Training continues to deliver quality training to the young people of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire.”