Who's Speaking?

Chris Leslie is MP for Nottingham East, having been elected in May 2010. Prior to this Chris was the Director of New Local Government Network, leading their work as an all-party not-for-profit public policy thinktank since 2005.

Peter has been Chief Executive of the London Development Agency since May 2008. Since that time he has provided a focus and energy in the Agency to fulfill its strategic responsibilities for London as well as delivering better value through its investments.

Sue has worked in various roles in Local Government over the last 29 years. Initially she pursued a career in leisure, but then eventually found herself in a wider role encompassing community regeneration, communications and culture. Sue took up her current post of Chief Executive at Harborough District Council in July 2005.

Cllr Brian Connell is Cabinet Member for Communities and Economic Development. He was first elected to the council in May 2002 and was re-elected in May 2006. His responsibilities include leading the council’s groundbreaking Family Recovery Programme (FRP) as well as directing the City Recovery Strategy, Westminster’s response to the economic downturn. Cllr Connell also provides political co-ordination between all Cabinet Members with responsibility for People Services. 

John Barradell started as the Chief Executive of Brighton & Hove City Council on 1 October 2009.

Hardial Bhogal is the Director of RENEW North Staffordshire, the housing market renewal pathfinder. Prior to that he was the acting chief executive of Hull and East Riding Housing Pathfinder and Chief Operating Officer for the North Staffordshire Regeneration Partnership.