Jonathan Roberts Email & Phone Number

Fellow:Chartered Institute of Logistics & TransportRoyal Geographical SocietyRoyal Society of ArtsMember:Chartered Institute of Public RelationsFederation of Small BusinessesInstitute of Directors (life member)Motor Industry Public Affairs AssociationLanguagesFluent: English, French, SlovenianLimited: Japanese, WelshKey DataJonathan Roberts established his own consulting business in 2009. Previously he led the local government, transport, planning and infrastructure practices at Grayling and at Citigate Public Affairs.Jonathan has 40 years’ experience as public policy consultant for local authorities, transport businesses, major projects and planning proposals.He has advised local and regional government, transport public sector and plcs, promoters and developers. His clients have included trade associations, partnerships, and stakeholder groups seeking adoption of projects and business development wins.His work includes:• strategy and delivery of campaigns for clients facing public policy issues or changes in government funding and laws• opinion forming for development proposals and schemes requiring community involvement• stakeholder consultation for public and private sector clients and for partnerships• political and specialist advice for public bodies, businesses and trade associations, for topics that involve political decisions or a public inquiry.Specialties: Local authority strategiesCity region policiesAllying major land uses and transportRail project investmentArea funding and infrastructureTown centre consultationLocal economic development strategiesSpecialist advice on mergers, acquisitions, competition policyRegulatory approvals

Listed skills include Stakeholder Engagement, Strategy, Public Policy, Government, and 19 others.