I am an elected local Councillor for Andover Town Council in Hampshire.My last role was to promote data sharing legislation across the public sector, with particular reference to data sharing under the Digital Economy Act 2017, advising Ministers and taking new data sharing legislation through Parliament. A former local government manager, I specialised in revenues and benefits. I am a Fellow of the Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation, have published a technical reference book for benefits practitioners and am an accomplished public speaker.I am a ILM qualified in coaching and mentoring. My track record is one of managing change, delivering services, securing efficiencies and developing teams. I am confident in managing relationships, negotiating and influencing good outcomes. I maintain a well-developed awareness of corporate priorities and objectives. I have a strong background in delivering new frameworks and change through effective project management. Specialities: Revenues,benefits, fraud and customer services; Policy, strategy, risk and options analysis; business support services; inspection, regulation and assessment. Performance improvement and project management. Value for money. Data sharing, data protection and GDPR.