Local government expert Claire Bridges has accepted a one-year secondment as Director of Policy Engagement at The Local Better Regulation Office (LBRO), the public body responsible for better local regulation.
Claire has managed a variety of portfolios at the Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA), including the Beacons Award Scheme and sustainable communities programmes.
She also managed a community wellbeing portfolio, primarily focusing on community cohesion, equalities and diversity projects. Claire’s work contributed to fundamental local government sector changes through local area agreements, shareholder engagement and local strategic partnerships.
LBRO Chairman Clive Grace said: “Claire will play a key role in shaping the future direction of LBRO and communicating our messages about better local regulation. Her experience within local government is invaluable and her appointment will strengthen our relationship with all those stakeholders who are critical to our success.”
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The Local Better Regulation Office (LBRO) helps local authorities improve their environmental health, trading standards, fire safety and licensing services – reducing burdens on businesses that comply with the law while targeting those who flout it. It was incorporated as a government-owned limited company in May 2007. Following the commencement of the Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 on 1 October 2008, it now operates as an executive non-departmental public body, accountable to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills through the Better Regulation Executive. LBRO is governed by an independent Board, has a staff of around 25 and is based in central Birmingham. Our remit covers the whole of the UK and we liaise closely with the devolved administrations to ensure our work in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland is appropriate. For further information please visit www.lbro.org.uk
