MPs voice misgivings over new regional planning regime
Parliament has voiced misgivings over the way the Government expects the integration of regional economic and spatial plans to be achieved - though not the principle of bringing them together.
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A brief history
Alex Badley – social entrepreneur
Alex began his journey with a passion for sustainable and ecologically-sound tourism. Over time, he expanded his experience and beliefs to encompass the fields of social change, economic development in rural and urban settings, and the development of cultural and ecological policies.
Based in North West Wales, he has been at the forefront of engaging and empowering local communities, liaising with and providing consultancy services for the voluntary sector, local government agencies, European funding and development bodies, and private enterprises.
Alex does not accept that one cannot be an idealist and a pragmatist. This approach has proved invaluable in dealing with the challenges of environment, social change and territorial cohesion. His enthusiasm and tireless energy has helped bring about a seachange at a local level, developing the perceptions and actions of local government and the local community.
Through engagement with the ESPON 2013 Programme, Alex hopes to develop a network of like-minded individuals and organisations to bring about social, economic and environmental change in North West Wales and the wider Regions.
Current posts held..
- Vice chairman & consultant, Wales Spatial Plan North West Wales Sustainable Development Advisory Group (NWWSDAG)
- Board Director, Cynnal Cymru-Sustain Wales
- Board Director, Sustainable Gwynedd Ganaladwy (SAC)
- Steering group member, Gwynedd Economic partnership
- Consultant for the Voluntary Sector, North Wales Local Service Board
- Sustainability consultant, Yn ein Blaenau Regeneration Agency
- Consultant, Mantell Gwynedd
- Consultant, Gwynedd Council Economic Development Department
- Consultant, Wales Coastal Tourism Strategy
- Consultant, Llyn Tourism Association
- Consultant, Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) - Department of Environment, Sustainability and Housing (DESH)
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