Kate Houlihan

Kate Houlihan is an experienced professional in local governance, currently serving as the Director at Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils since October 2023. With a strong background in the public sector, Kate has held positions such as SLCC Locum and Consultancy at the Society of Local Council Clerks since July 2021 and Clerk at Far Cotton and Delapre Community Council since March 2021. Previous roles include Interim Clerk for Kingsthorpe Parish Council and Town Clerk for Raunds Town Council, where management of community facilities and events was a key focus. Kate also has experience as Parish Manager for Glenfield Parish Council and as a trainer for the Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA). Educational credentials include a BA in Community Governance from the University of Gloucestershire and a BA in International Business from the University of Plymouth.