Contributors
The LGR Initiative benefits from contributions from practitioners, academics, and elected representatives with direct experience of local government reorganisation.
If you would like to contribute to the LGR Initiative, please visit our Contribute page or contact us.
Insights
Our sincere thanks to everyone listed below who has contributed insight to the LGR Initiative, whether through interviews, advice, specialist input or discussion. Their contributions have strengthened the quality, balance and practical relevance of the work, while responsibility for all analysis and conclusions remains mine as Editor.
Cllr Anne-Marie Barker
Leader of Woking Borough Council
Anne-Marie is a senior local government leader with experience in council leadership, governance, reform and community representation, contributing practical insight on reorganisation impacts.
Cllr Richard Biggs
Leader, Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Guiding the authority through the strategic and operational implications of local government reorganisation across Surrey. Provides borough level insight on governance transition, planning integration, financial resilience and community representation within a two tier context.
Cllr Paul Follows
Leader of Waverley & Leader of the Official Opposition SCC
Paul serves as Leader of Woking Borough Council, with extensive experience in local government leadership, governance, finance and strategic service delivery.
Andrew Kelly
Former Elmbridge Councillor and Cabinet Member
Examines how larger councils and reduced representation impact democratic engagement and local voice in reorganised authorities.
Robert Moran
Former Chief Executive, Elmbridge Borough Council
Senior local government leader with extensive experience of council governance and organisational leadership during periods of reform and transition.
Tim Oliver OBE
Leader of Surrey County Council
National Chair of the County Councils Network and strong proponent of mayoral devolution, awarded OBE for services to local government in 2024.
Eric Owens
Former Buckinghamshire Planning Service Director
Experienced planning service director with direct insight into the operational and digital realities of local government reorganisation and service delivery.