Alastair Moss has stepped up to take over as chair of the City of London Corporation’s planning and transportation committee.
Formerly deputy chair, he takes over from Chris Hayward, who has served as chair for the past three years.
Moss will be responsible for delivering the City Corporation’s most ambitious local plan to date, using planning strategies to deliver growth while creating more accessible and environmentally sustainable buildings and public spaces.
Moss has 20 years’ commercial and residential property expertise, and is co-head of real estate at City law firm Memery Crystal.
He said: “As chair of the planning and transportation committee, I aim to build on my background in property law and local government planning to best support the needs of workers, residents and visitors.
“I look forward to working with stakeholders in the property and transport industries, and colleagues across London to ensure the City remains a vibrant destination to live, work and visit.”
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