Stephen Taylor, formerly chief executive of the Leadership Centre for Local Government,retires.

Stephen Taylor, formerly chief executive of the Leadership Centre for Local Government, has retired as a director of Taylor Haig, the public service change and redesign agency he co-founded with Lynne Haig. His career in the public sector has spanned over 30 years during which time he has advised over 100 local authorities and the boards of every government department. A provocative and thoughtful commentator, and energetic adviser, Stephen will remain an associate of Taylor Haig and a member of the Launchpad Consortium.