Louise West

Louise West has extensive experience in local government roles, with a focus on children's services and community partnerships. Louise most recently served as the Strategic Lead for the Wolverhampton Pound at the City of Wolverhampton Council. Prior to that, they worked at the Worcestershire County Council as the Lead Commissioner for Communities and Partnerships, as well as the Children's Lead Commissioner. Before joining the Worcestershire County Council, Louise held various positions at the Gloucestershire County Council, including Children's Lead Commissioner, Commissioning Outcome Manager, and Carers Strategic Planning and Policy Manager. Louise began their career at the Manchester City Council as a Carers Strategy Officer.

Louise West obtained a BA hon in social science from Edge Hill University, where they attended from 1992 to 1995. Following that, they pursued an MA/DIP in Social Work at Keele University from 1996 to 1998.