Our governance

The Office for Place is a new arms-length body to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Office for Place

The Office for Place is a new arms-length body to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. It is governed by a board, with members appointed by the Secretary of State.

Board Members

  • Nicholas Boys Smith MBE (Interim Chair) 

  • Cathy Francis (MHCLG representative)

  • Robert Adam

  • Victoria Hills

  • Esther Kurland

  • Paul Monaghan

  • Adrian Penfold OBE