Simon Speller

Simon Speller has extensive experience in local government and academia, currently serving as the Portfolio Holder for Environment and Climate Change and previously as Committee Chair for the Planning and Development Committee at Stevenage Borough Council since May 1995. Simon's background includes two terms as Mayor of Stevenage, with a focus on engaging young people. Additionally, Simon held significant roles at Middlesex University, including Head of Public Sector Programmes, overseeing MBA and postgraduate programmes. Simon's educational credentials include degrees from prestigious institutions such as the University of Cambridge, Middlesex University, and Birkbeck, University of London, complemented by a strong foundation in urban planning and sociology.