Lynn Basford
Crowthorne,Berkshire
Summary
Visionary leader in transport and land use planning with strategic mindset and proven ability to drive organisational growth. Demonstrates strong negotiation and communication skills, alongside expertise in project management and team leadership. Committed to delivering transformative results and fostering culture of innovation.
Works collaboratively with clients to support technical and organisational change as well as providing technical transport planning and spatial planning projects.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Director Transport and Land Use
BasfordPowers Ltd and Waggl Consulting Limited
Crowthorne, Bracknell Forest
02.2018 - Current
- Led team to streamline operations by implementing new strategies at Somerset Council with four district authorities prior to Unitary status.
- Supervised staff training programmes with focus on skill enhancement Enabling Growth for Somerset Council through Buddy Systems and Knowledge Transfer Events .
- Championed change initiatives within Development Consent Order Processes for streamlined operations for active travel and community development and The Shared Vision Led Approach through MHCLG research.
- Oversaw financial planning, ensured fiscal stability of the organisation through providing interim MD support to TRICS Consortium Ltd for twelve months.
- Supported development of organisational changes in local authorities to support the integration of active travel and greening NSIPs.
- Fostered a positive work environment, increased employee morale through developing Communities of Practice, Buddy Systems in local authorities .
- Conducted strategic planning sessions to drive corporate objectives for integrating Decide and Provide in transport and land use planning.
- Expert witness to local authorities for transport and land use matters for Development Consent Orders - Hinkley Point C New Nuclear Power, Silvertown Tunnel, Lower Thames Crossing, M25 Junction 28.
Managing director
Dominic Lawson Bespoke Planning Ltd
London
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Enhanced staff morale with effective communication and engagement strategies.
- Developed effective business strategies for sustained growth to expand the company into Ireland.
- Project Director for strategic land mixed use development projects in England and Ireland.
- Land Use and Planning Advisor for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects including Silver Town Tunnel Development Consent Order.
Technical Director Transportation
JMP
London
05.2006 - 05.2016
- Technical lead for developing active travel, travel behaviour change and sustainable transport strategies for local authorities.
- Technical lead for behaviour change research for National Highways and TfL.
- Established Centre for Transport and Psychology with Bath and Surrey Psychology departments utilising transition and habit discontinuity programmes to support take up of active travel and travel behaviour change.
- Technical lead for Development Consent Orders - Hinkley Point C New Nuclear Power Station, Hinkley Point C Connection, Sellafield (White Haven New Nuclear Power Station), Silvertown Tunnel.
- Provision of expert witness for Examinations in Public, Oral Hearings (Ireland) for South Dublin County Council, Wokingham Borough Council, Somerset County Council and London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
- Project manager for transport research and innovation projects for Department of Transport, DOE (Ireland) for transport behaviour change.
- Master planning and strategy development for sustainable transport. Projects include NE Chelmsford strategic land allocation; Plumpton Strategic Land transport strategy, lands south of M4 Wokingham; Liffey Valley Local Area Plan town centre regeneration; N7 Naas Road Gateway Masterplan; Clonburris Strategic Development Zone, Kent Science Park Extension.
Technical Director
RPS
London
05.2004 - 05.2006
- Managed complex technical projects, ensuring timely delivery both public and private sector.
- Supported local authorities in the introduction of PERS (Pedestrian Environment Review System) for public realm improvements.
- Cultivated relationships with key clients and partners for business expansion opportunities with regards to local plan allocations.
- Coordinated with business stakeholders for aligning transport and land use planning.
Assistant Director Transportation
TRL
Crowthorne, Bracknell Forest
05.1999 - 05.2004
- Responsible for the integration of sustainable transport research into practice for local authorities and National Highways.
- Project Manager for a range of Department for Transport research projects relating to sustainable transport; Drivers Perception of Cyclists, Home Zone Pilots Evaluation; Promoting Walking in the Urban Environment; Travel Behaviour Change.
- Project Director for TfL project developing Pedestrian Environment Review System (PERS) and Cycling Environment Review System (CERS).
Head of the Strategic Transport Planning Unit
Sefton MBC
Bootle, Sefton
03.1994 - 05.1999
- Headed up the newly formed Strategic Transport Planning Unit comprising traffic engineers, traffic modellers, environmental specialists and spatial planners in response to the Rio Earth Summit.
- Developed the first Green Travel Plan for Sefton MBC
- Lead for the development of Sefton Cycling Strategy and innovations to support the take up of cycling - Sefton Cyber Cycle - a virtual reality cycling training programme that also rose awareness of the environmental benefits of cycling.
- Lead for the Southport 2020 Transport Strategy and the Northern Corridor Strategy development and the community engagement strategies that featured using video to engage stakeholders.
- Lead for the Merseyside Travelwise Initiative and North West Representative for National TravelWise.
- Lead for the EU Jupiter programme promoting alternative fuels.
Principal Environmental Planner (Transport)
Derbyshire County Council
Matlock, Derbyshire
03.1993 - 03.1994
- Transport lead for the ES for the production of the Staveley Brimington Bypass, Chesterfield.
Senior Transport Planner
Manchester City Council
Manchester
05.1991 - 05.1993
- Transport policy development for the then Unitary Development Plan.
- Seconded to Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive to lead on the community engagement strategy for Metrolink Expansion - Manchester Airport via Wythenshawe, Manchester City Centre to Rochdale.
- Supported the provision of transport evidence for the submission of the Olympic Bid.
Transport Planner
Trafford MBC
Old Trafford, Trafford
05.1990 - 05.1991
- Development of sustainable transport policies for inclusion in the Unitary Development Plan, Part One and Two.
- Consultation and community engagement officer for the Unitary Development Plan.
Graduate Forward Planning Engineer
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
Old Trafford, Trafford
08.1989 - 05.1990
- Input into the Transport Policies and Programmes document
- Consultation analysis and attendance at events for the Lloyd Street Link Altrincham.
- Input into the policy development for the Unitary Development Plan.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Town and Country Planning
University of Manchester
Manchester 09.1986 - 07.1989
Master of Arts - Town and Country Planning
University of the West of England
Bristol 09.1996 - 03.2000
Skills
- Effective mentoring
- Budget control aptitude
- Growth initiatives
- Visionary thinking
- Data analytics and interpretation
- Board level communication
- Leadership acumen
- High-value project management
- Strategies and goals
- Change implementation
- Staff development
- Interpersonal communication
- Strategic planning
- Data analysis
Timeline
Director Transport and Land Use
BasfordPowers Ltd and Waggl Consulting Limited
02.2018 - Current
Managing director
Dominic Lawson Bespoke Planning Ltd
05.2016 - 01.2018
Technical Director Transportation
JMP
05.2006 - 05.2016
Technical Director
RPS
05.2004 - 05.2006
Assistant Director Transportation
TRL
05.1999 - 05.2004
Master of Arts - Town and Country Planning
University of the West of England
09.1996 - 03.2000
Head of the Strategic Transport Planning Unit
Sefton MBC
03.1994 - 05.1999
Principal Environmental Planner (Transport)
Derbyshire County Council
03.1993 - 03.1994
Senior Transport Planner
Manchester City Council
05.1991 - 05.1993
Transport Planner
Trafford MBC
05.1990 - 05.1991
Graduate Forward Planning Engineer
Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
08.1989 - 05.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Town and Country Planning
University of Manchester
09.1986 - 07.1989
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