Lugg bends Whitehall’s ear to ensure the local transport officer voice is heard

Matthew Lugg wants to use his role as president of the Association of Directors of Environment, economy, Planning and Transport to exert greater influence on Whitehall on policies affecting local infrastructure, he tells Lee Baker

Matthew Lugg is becoming a rare creature – an environmental services director who has moved from a technical background into management. The Leicestershire director joined a graduate training scheme at Lincolnshire County Council in 1979 so that he could work in the highways business, after enjoying a year’s work experience in two road construction units as part of his degree.

He has a reputation for an eye for technical detail, which led to his recent appointment to lead the...

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