Our governance

The Office for Place is a new arms-length body to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

Office for Place

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

Board Members

  • Nicholas Boys Smith MBE (Interim Chair) 

  • Cathy Francis (DLUHC representative)

  • Robert Adam

  • Victoria Hills

  • Esther Kurland

  • Paul Monaghan

  • Adrian Penfold OBE