Graham Soult has regularly visited and worked in Chester-le-Street over the last decade, and conducted a high-street audit for Chester-le-Street Business Association back in 2014.
He has built up strong networks with retailers, commercial property landlords, letting agents and other organisations that operate within the town.
Graham is currently the vice-chairman of Durham Business Group – the organisation that runs Durham Business Club – which has many members from the Chester-le-Street area, and regularly holds its networking events at venues in the town.