Preston appoint new director of environment and property

A new director of environment and property has been appointed at Preston City Council.

Sarah Robinson joins the team from Lancashire County Council where her previous role was head of property, a position which she has held for 18 months.

Sarah’s career has spanned three local authorities including Lancashire, Blackpool and Wigan, as well as valuable experience gained in the voluntary sector at the Sahara Project (Preston), social housing with the Guiness Partnership and in the Higher Education sector at the University of Lancashire.

Sarah, a Proud Prestonian who currently lives in Penwortham, said: “I’m delighted to be joining Preston City Council as the new director of environment and property.

"This is an exciting opportunity and I’m genuinely enthusiastic about building on the excellent work already delivered by both the council and the environment and property directorate.

“It’s a privilege to serve the community where I have studied, live, and work, and I look forward to contributing further to the positive impact the Council continues to make for residents, communities, and businesses across Preston.

"My career experiences have shaped my commitment to public service and strengthened my passion for delivering high quality, community focused services and I look forward to taking up this new role.”

Adrian Phillips, chief executive of Preston City Council, said: “We are delighted to welcome Sarah to her new role at Preston City Council and look forward to working with her to drive forward and deliver some ambitious projects that are designed to improve health and wellbeing, promote active travel and better the overall landscape and built environment of our city’s infrastructure and communities.”