Royal Town Planning Institute
James Carpenter serves as the Strategic Director of Place, Operations and Sustainability at New Forest District Council, where responsibilities include executive leadership in high-profile operational services, political navigation, and driving cultural change within the organization. Carpenter's extensive experience spans various roles, including Director of Development and Corporate Landlord at South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, and Head of Services in both Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. A Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute since 2008, Carpenter has contributed to multiple committees and initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable development and local government excellence. Carpenter is recognized for a unique, empowering leadership style and a strong focus on community engagement and transformation within public service.
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Royal Town Planning Institute
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