With over 30 years’ experience in Local Government, Patricia Hughes was Joint Chief Executive at Hart District Council for 10 years, working across four different political administrations and multiple Leaders to help them achieve their outcomes.

She was also Executive Director for a start-up Housing Company for the last two years, creating new business plans, brand identity, website and governance framework for future success.

Plus she has represented her colleagues across the south east in her role as Chairman of the Society of Local Authorities Chief Executives South East Branch, since 2014, having been re-elected twice by her peers.