James Carpenter

James Carpenter is the Strategic Director of Place, Operations and Sustainability at the New Forest District Council, where James provides executive leadership across various operational and place-based services. James has a strong background in local government and planning, having held roles such as Planning Director at Richborough Estates Ltd, Head of Services at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, and Development Services Manager at Blaby District Council. James is known for their unique and empowering leadership style, as well as their ability to drive organizational culture change and deliver strategic initiatives. James has also been actively involved in voluntary roles at the Royal Town Planning Institute.