1956

University of Reading - BA (Hons) Human Geography

1990

Buckinghamshire College - Diploma in Management Studies

1979 - 1982

Social Services - Lincolnshire County Council

1982 - 1997

Various Posts - Reading Borough Council

1995 - 1997

Director of Client Services - Reading Borough Council (District Authority)

1997 - 2000

Corporate Director of Environment - Reading Borough Council (Unitary Authority)

2001 - Present

Independent Consultant

Chair of Berkshire Connexions Partnership

Lay Member of the CIPFA Disciplinary Committee

 School Governor

Management and direction of direct and contracted local authority services.  Improvement of financial  performance.  Development of partnerships.  As Corporate Director at Reading, responsible for Planning, Transport Strategy, Highways, Building Control, Environmental Health, Trading Standards, Registration of Births, Marriages & Deaths, Licensing, Grounds Maintenance, Street Sweeping, Refuse Collection, Waste Disposal, Building Cleaning, Building Maintenance, DSO.

Budget setting and monitoring.  Health and safety.  Contract letting.  Community safety and Police liaison.  Trade Union liaison.