Steve has established a strong track record in organisational transformation, service improvement and strategic leadership. He oversees a wide-ranging portfolio including housing, strategic housing, environmental health, strategic growth and community services, while driving collaborative approaches to population health and community resilience. Steve has led Breckland's award-recognised Inspiring Communities programme, uniting local government, the NHS, voluntary organisations and the private sector to deliver pioneering initiatives that tackle mental ill health, food insecurity, social isolation and wider inequalities. A recognised champion of partnership working and prevention, Steve continues to influence place-based health and care, demonstrating how district councils can play a pivotal role in improving outcomes, reducing inequalities and strengthening communities.