Background
In 1999 a series of exploratory meetings took place between representatives of the Board of Industry, the St Peter Port Traders Association, and a number of concerned and interested States committees and other organisations, to discuss ways of improving the Island, specifically the Town centre. As a result of those meetings an informal steering group evolved, which continued into 2000. By autumn of that year it was recognised that the best way forward was for the establishment of a formal structure.

The coordinator position was created in Autumn 2000 and a retired civil servant David Le Conte took on the role until April 2002 when Jack Honeybill took over. The title of the position was changed by the Trustees to Executive Officer.

The Partnership
The Guernsey Town Centre Partnership is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Guernsey. It is a member of the Association of Guernsey charities. Its charitable objects include aiding, co-ordinating, encouraging, facilitating, promoting and undertaking the improvement, protection and preservation of the environment for the benefit of the public, and in particular by means of: the provision, maintenance and improvement of public amenities; the facilitation of the economic, social or environmental use of land; the promotion, maintenance and improvement of the character, vitality and amenities of the Island; and the preparation and co-ordination of initiatives or strategies for the improvement or regeneration of areas of the Island; The Partnership's role is not to take over responsibilities of others, but to add value to the current management process by remaining apolitical and independent, providing a focus for co-ordination, facilitating communication, mobilising limited resources, adding speed and direction to problem solving, and enhancing the effectiveness of all stakeholders.