East Anglian Planning and Biodiversity Seminar Thursday 14th November 2019
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES and PRESENTATION SUMMARIES National update on initiatives related to biodiversity and planning – how can we deliver a greener planning system for the future ? Sue Hooton, Association of Local Government Ecologists / Place Services, Essex County Council & Gen Broad, Suffolk Biodiversity Information Service Biography Sue Hooton, Member of ALGE Executive Committee
Sue has been a member of the Association of Local Government Ecologists (ALGE) and its predecessor, the Working Panel of Local Authority Ecologists, for over 30 years, representing professional ecologists working in local government. She has also been a member of the ALGE National Executive Committee for over 12 years, which has included line management for the Association’s part time Project Officer. She has been actively involved in shaping some of the national initiatives which affect LPAs and ecologists over the years and being at the forefront, has striven to ensure these are fit for purpose for LPAs. Sue is also Principal Ecological Consultant at Place Services, Essex County Council and her expertise in ecology is complemented by considerable experience of applying this specialism to the planning system at all levels. She has a strong public service background and a track record of using this to avoid delays and find workable solutions to support sustainable development. She is used to interpreting complex wildlife legislation and policy for a wide variety of stakeholders from Councillors to Local Nature Reserve committees and is passionate about delivering outcomes through partnership working.