A qualified economist and town planner with over 30 years public policy experience. Have an Honours Degree in Economics and postgraduate qualification in Town and Country Planning. Currently working for Liverpool City Region Combined Authority leading the Place and Net Zero team which is responsible for a range of policy areas including housing, transport, net zero carbon, climate change and nature recovery. Have also recently worked on economic and place- based policy and am currently working on the future shape of devolution for the Liverpool City Region including leading on securing Level 4 devolution powers. Previous posts include Lead Officer for Housing Policy and Strategy at the LCR Combined Authority, Housing Team Leader at Liverpool City Council, Housing Market Renewal Transition Programme Manager, Policy and Strategy Manager at NewHeartlands Pathfinder, Principal Planning Officer and Urban Policy Officer in local government