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< All sponsors Locality Stand 2 locality.org.uk Locality is the national membership network of 2,000 community organisations. We believe in the power of community to transform lives. As well as supporting local charities and social enterprises with paid specialist advice and resources, we’ve helped over 80 local authorities build stronger communities by investing in and working with local people. We’re experts in VCSE funding and governance, community engagement, service transformation, climate projects and community ownership of assets. Find out more at www.locality.org.uk/consultancy-services .

Nitesh PankhaniaHead of Building Control < Speakers < Previous Next > Nitesh Pankhania Head of Building Control London Borough of Lambeth Nitesh started his career at Slough Building Control in 1996 as Assistant Surveyor after completing his Civil Engineering Degree. Whilst at Slough Nitesh completed his professional qualifications. In 1998 Nitesh joined Hounslow Building Control as Senior Surveyor working on medium to large residential and commercial buildings and completing a degree in Fire Engineering. In 2003 – 2004 the Fire Risk Consultant job with Babtie Ltd involved fire safety in a complex building e.g. nuclear power stations and MOD facilities in… Show More

Penny CalderProgramme Manager < Speakers < Previous Next > Penny Calder Programme Manager The North Essex Economic Board (NEEB) & Braintree District Council Penny Calder is a Programme Manager at Braintree District Council, a certified project manager with over a decade’s worth of experience working in a range of sectors from local government to social housing.  A proud graduate of Anglia Ruskin University, inspired to pursue a career in project managing after leading several successful large organisational change programmes. Prior to working at Braintree District Council, they were in social housing where they were responsible for a social value and homelessness. Penny uses her positive… Show More

< All sponsors The MJ www.themj.co.uk The MJ is the UK’s leading weekly magazine for council chief executives and their teams of decision-makers in local authorities and allied sectors. It offers an insiders’ view of what’s going on and what people are thinking in today’s ever changing and challenging world of local politics – the latest news, incisive comment in-depth features and interviews, business analysis and the top recruitment vacancies.

Shaza Brannon Planning Policy Manager < Speakers < Previous Next > Shaza Brannon Planning Policy Manager South Kesteven District Council Shaza is a chartered town planner with over 15 years’ of experience working within local authorities across the East Midlands, specialising in planning policy. Shaza currently manages the Planning Policy Team at South Kesteven District Council in Lincolnshire. Working with councillors, senior leadership and stakeholders, Shaza is committed to delivering excellence in the public sector to serve the local community. Following the successful Examination in Public and adoption of the South Kesteven Local Plan in 2020, Shaza is now… Show More

Barry Quirk CBESpecial Advisor < Speakers < Previous Next > Barry Quirk CBE Special Advisor LGA, and to PwC’s public sector practice Barry is an advisor to local government on governance, management and strategy. In October 2022, he completed a 45 year service record in London’s local government. This was mostly as a chief executive: first at Lewisham (1993-2017), and then at RB Kensington and Chelsea (2017-2022). He has worked in every form of governance and has deep experience of both service and democratic innovation. He has a PhD in the political and social geography of public policy. His 2013… Show More

Simon FairbrotherLocal Governance Excellence Director < Speakers < Previous Next > Simon Fairbrother Local Governance Excellence Director ALULa, Saudia Arabia Simon Farbrother has over 25 years of senior leadership experience in municipal Government. He has led the Cities of Edmonton, Waterloo and Spruce Grove through major transformations within the community and organization. He also has private sector experience in the UK. He is currently the Director of City Management for the Royal Commission of Alula, Saudi Arabia helping to transform a UNESCO world heritage site into and International tourist destination. As a City Manager Simon has led significant organizational and… Show More

Darius WardPrincipal Consultant < Speakers < Previous Next > Darius Ward Principal Consultant Trueman Change We are thrilled to introduce Darius Ward, our Principal Consultant and the newest member of Trueman Change, to our esteemed Solace colleagues this year. With a career dedicated to both the public and private sectors, Darius has demonstrated a passion for improving processes and elevating them to higher standards of efficiency and effectiveness. His commitment to our Trueman Change value of making it better is evident in his diverse skill set and unwavering focus on making things better. For nearly… Show More

Daniella BarrowSenior Director of Consulting < Speakers < Previous Next > Daniella Barrow Senior Director of Consulting Norse Group As Senior Director of Consulting within the Norse Group, Daniella is responsible for the strategic delivery of partnerships and leading on the strategic direction for the Group’s professional property consultancy services for its joint venture and public sector clients. With a passion for creating better spaces for communities, Daniella has played a vital role working with public sector partners on many significant projects, working closely to deliver outstanding properties and places in the built environment. With over 20 years of… Show More

Dr Fran LongstaffHead of Psychology < Speakers < Previous Next > Dr Fran Longstaff Head of Psychology Fika Dr Fran Longstaff is Head of Psychology at Fika. She is a chartered Psychologist and registered Sport Psychologist. Prior to Fika, Fran worked in academia for 17 years, published in a range of journals and provided psychological support to teams, coaches and athletes in a range of high-performance environments. Fran is passionate about sharing her knowledge of performance psychology with workplace teams and individuals, so that they can be at their best more of the time.