Chris Standish

Background

About Chris Standish

A senior leader in community engagement and social impact linked to the planning, housing and regeneration process. Currently the strategic lead for community engagement and social impact at Homes England. Former Regeneration and Place Manager at the Regenda Group. Local Council and consultancy experience. MRTPI. RTPI Yorkshire vice Chair. Former Community led Homes advisor. Former NED at Active Lancashire. I have worked at a senior level in the housing, local government, private and voluntary sectors. I am a former Board Member for Active Lancashire, supporting and guiding their approaches to growth through physical activity and new partnerships. I am a leader in creative approaches to people and place based regeneration. Key areas of knowledge and expertise include- community and partner engagement - social value and placemaking - strategy, policy formulation and project management - growth, change management and public sector reform - masterplanning and urban design approaches - complex development and planning projects, programmes and commissions- area based regeneration / development management- town planning, design, conservation & heritage- health and wellbeing strategies - employment, skills and training - community development - funding and appraisals