Member of the Board

Robert Light

Biography

Robert brings substantial experience of local government, serving as a Councillor at Kirklees Council for 30 years, including spending three years as Council Leader.

He served as the Chair of the Consumer Council for Water between 2019 and 2024, and has experience as Deputy Chair of the Environment Agency, Deputy Chair of the Local Government Association, and on the Board of the Audit Commission.

In addition to serving as a Non-Executive Director at the Regulator of Social Housing, Robert is also:

  • Chair of IPSE (The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed),
  • Chair National Police Chiefs Council Audit and assurance Board, and
  • Board member of YES Energy Solutions LTD