Brent appoints new strategic director for regeneration

The London Borough of Brent has announced Alan Lunt will take up the role of strategic director for regeneration and environment later this summer. 

Mr Lunt is formerly deputy chief executive of Dudley Council and is taking over from Amar Dave who is retiring.

He will be responsible for areas including regeneration, planning, property, parks, highways, parking, supporting businesses, driving economic growth and community protection.

Mr Lunt served as a strategic director for place at Dudley Council in the West Midlands, before his promotion to deputy chief executive there in 2018.

Before that he served as director for built environment at Sefton Council in Merseyside.

‘Brent has so much going for it and I’m thrilled to be joining the council to play a leading role in helping to build upon those successes,’ said Mr Lunt.

‘Good quality housing led regeneration can improve neighbourhoods – making them cleaner greener and safer – while also providing the secure home and base people need to transform people’s lives for the better.

‘I am passionate about working with local communities to ensure that the benefits of regeneration are shared within the community. I’m looking forward to getting stuck in and doing my bit to help build a better Brent,’ he added.

The leader of Brent Council, Cllr Muhammed Butt, said: ‘Alan’s track record speaks for itself and we are delighted to bring someone of his experience and expertise on board to help drive the borough forward into the 2020s.

‘I’d also like to thank Amar Dave who has served Brent with the utmost professionalism and dedication over the past four years and wish him every happiness in his retirement.’

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