Amy Linford

Amy Linford is an experienced design professional currently serving as the Design & Place Manager at Thurrock Council, where Amy has held various roles since April 2019, including Senior Design Officer and Principal Design Officer. Their work emphasizes collaboration across teams to enhance design quality, advising on major planning applications and overseeing design guides and training sessions. Concurrently, Amy contributes to Newcastle University as an Associate, teaching and developing design projects since 2011. Previous experience includes involvement with community-oriented projects at the Peoples Empowerment Alliance for Customs House and architectural work at MUF Architecture/Art LLP, focusing on public realm design and community engagement. Amy holds several degrees from Newcastle University, including a PGDip in Architectural Practice and Management.