Welcome

You   have   found   David’s   web   site   where   he   offers   skills   and   experience   direct   to   you either   employed   or   we   can   act   as   your   Agent   or   Consultant.   David   has   NHS,   Engineering and County & Secondary Education experience - at Chair and Board level. LGPS   Resources   is   the   trading   name   of   the   consultancy   service.   We   have   a   unique   blend of   experience   and   approach   that   allows   us   to   deliver   the   highest   quality   results.      We also   work   collaboratively   with   other   specialists   who   share   the   same   values   and   vision.     Our   foundations   were   laid   in   1976,   when   David   entered   local   government,   and   further   developed when   he   left   his   local   authority   Chief   Engineer   role   to   go   into   the private sector. Using   the   links,   you   can   find   out   more   about   our   individually   tailored services    and    make    contact    to    discuss    opportunities,    areas    of concern   for   your   business,   organisation   or   project   and   talk   about solutions.      Our   ethos   is   based   on   stakeholder   engagement,   which applies   across   the   range   of   our   services   from   planning   applications and Transportation Statements to Boardroom and beyond.

Business Transformation Services & Expertise

Business Transformation, Culture & Organisation Change Management

Chairing, Board, Leadership & Development David    is    a    very    experienced    facilitator    and    chairman    across    health,    education    and engineering   sectors.      He   set   up,   developed   and   chaired   the   statutory   NHS   Somerset   Primary Care   Joint   Committee.      He   ensures   thorough   preparation   for   meetings   including   agenda setting    and    the    timely    distribution    paperwork    ensuring    accurate,    timely    and    clear information.      He   provides   leadership   and   pace   during   meetings   to   ensure   effective   and productive   sessions.      He   is   very   experienced   in   chairing   meetings   of   a   strategic   or   statutory nature   to   either   develop   or   act   upon   policies,   including   those   set   by   Central   Government.     He   inspires   leadership,   direction   and   delegation   at   board   meetings   so   that   the   Executive Team   can   effectively   undertake   the   day-to-day   management   of   the   services.   An   impressive track   record   of   driving   sustainable   transformation   and   culture   change   throughout   large organisations,   specialising   in   groups   with   central   government   links   and   reporting;   equally   at home in an academic or League Football Club environment. Strategy, Objectives, Accountability & Working With People David    develops    successful    strategies    including    clear    objectives,    strategic    direction    and engaging    all    stakeholder    types    to    ensure    effective    communication.        He    leads    and participates   in   statutory   consultation,   consultation   and   engagement.      Too   numerous   to mention    here    but    happy    to    discuss.        His    skills,    methods    and    experience    allow    him    to provide valuable, constructive and robust challenge to those he works with and supports. David   promotes   a   “sounding   board”   way   of   working   in   a   respectful,   constructive,   common sense    and    professional    manner.    This    method    identifies    and    plans    opportunities    for ensuring sustainability, vision and appropriate capacity & capability in the organisation. Accountability    and    transparency    are    firmly    at    the    heart    of    all    undertakings,    ensuring integrity   and   probity.      He   is   experienced   in   performance   management   and   acts   on   the results   of   evaluation   by   recognising   the   strengths   and   weakness   for   developing   individuals, boards and committees. Why That Way ? Probably     the     most     effective     question     in     the     Non-Executive     Director     and     Business Consultant armoury ! Find the missing pieces of your jigsaw.  Let’s talk, seek opportunities, change and innovate.  

Engineering & Planning - Agency & Consultancy Services & Expertise

Road Safety, Highways, Development, Planning and Expert Witness

Consulting Engineers, Planning & Planning Agent

Expertise & Experience Our Road Safety, Highways, Development & Traffic Engineering expertise is based on over 35 years of problem solving and solutions from within local government and the private sector - and that’s just David ! Prior to entering the private sector, David was a Local Authority Chief Engineer where he also advised Planning and Highway Committees on the suitability of applications. We can undertake the lead for Planning Strategy , applications and appeals by drawing on the years of experience and expertise of our Planning and other specialist Associates.  David is a seasoned Planning Application Agent having masterminded and contributed evidence for large, complex applications and appeals.  His team are very successful.  Our initial aim is to avoid a planning refusal or public inquiry.  Many problems can be overcome because we have the right amount and level of experience and expertise.  We work with some of the top specialist lawyers in the country. Our practical experience is at the “sharp end” - resolving problems for individuals and organisations. Examples include:   • Highways & transportation reports for or against development planning proposals. • Travel Plans. • Planning applications and appeals. • Project management and technical input for the Government “Safer Routes to School Pilot Project”. • Traffic calming - in from the beginning working with “The Department”.  Approved and implemented the first set of legal road humps and alternative traffic calming measures on a public highway in the UK on behalf of Government Office. • Linear route, area and personal injury accident investigation. • Traffic management (Agency and Consultancy - ask for more details). • Expert Witness at Inquiry. • Public consultation and involvement, exhibition layout, design, graphics and production. • Development & Regeneration. ....... and much more! Discuss your Planning & Highway requirements now, in confidence …..             click the button to email  

Meet The Principal

David Bell

Engineer, Expert Witness, Executive & Non-Executive

Business Profile David   knows   how   to   quickly   assess   the   current   performance   of   an   organisation   or   project   and   develop specific actions that will improve it and outcomes. He is described as a highly accomplished Non-Executive Director (NED) and Executive offering a wealth of expertise across local government, health, engineering, education and the private sector. An   impressive   track   record   of   innovation   for   Government   Office   projects,   driving   sustainable   transformation   and   culture change   throughout   large   organisations,   specialising   in   groups   with   central   government   links   and   reporting   but   equally   at home in an Academic, Expert Witness and League Football Club environment. Areas   of   expertise   include   organisation   assessment,   forensic   approach,   positive   solutions,   objective   challenge   and   the ambassador   role;   skilled   in   negotiation,   local   and   national   media   and   change   management.   Enables   in-depth   focus   for excellent   project   outcomes   and   governance.      Assessed   by   Gallup   as   a   strategic,   analytical,   lateral   thinker   and   achiever. People and finance-focused; he consistently prioritises the safety and well-being of others. NED   accountability   for   annual   spends   in   excess   of   £700m.   Strives   to   maintain   continuous   development   and   progression   – committed   to   enabling   improvement,   stimulating   thinking   and   innovation   and   providing   empowerment   in   the   pursuit   of corporate goals. Very   experienced   facilitator   and   Non-Executive   Chairman.   Successful   strategies   for   engaging   a   wide   range   of   stakeholder types (urban and rural based) to ensure effective communication. Executive & Non-Executive Contributions Driven,   quick-thinking   and   dynamic   –   a   natural   leader   with   outstanding   interpersonal skills, engaging and inspiring across a range of senior levels. Oversees     the     development     of     successful     strategies     for     extensive,     transparent stakeholder   communication,   cultivating   robust   relationships   and   consistently   ensuring high levels of productivity. Places   accountability   and   transparency   firmly   at   the   heart   of   all   undertakings,   holding board members, committees and working groups to similarly high standards. Constructively   challenges,   leading   to   significant   outcome   improvements.   Expects   and   encourages   constructive participation at all levels, ensuring quality interaction between executive and non-executive post holders. Extensive     experience     chairing     strategic     and     statutory     meetings     with     pace.     A     trusted,     respected     voice demonstrating a truly impressive breadth of knowledge, bringing a broad, intrinsic value to the board room.

Meet The Principal

David Bell

Cars, Shotguns, NHS, Bats & Balls and Schist

Personal Profile David   is   from   the   Yorkshire   Dales   but   has   lived   and   worked   in   Bury,   Bristol,   Bath   and   the   south- east,   coming   back   to   Somerset   in   2001   after   selling   the   larger   engineering   consultancy   business   to concentrate   on   road   safety,   development   sites,   expert   witness   and   Non-Executive   Director   work.     This   part   of   the   UK   has   excellent   transport   links   to   work   across   Southern   England   and   to   the Midlands   and   is   excellent   for   leisure   and   quality   of   life.   He   leads   a   busy   business   and   family   life and   is   interested   in   activities   such   as   motorsport,   clay   shooting,   cricket   (preferred   to   be   playing   !), football and golf. David is a believer in access to the NHS and Social Care system and, wherever possible, treatment free at the point of delivery and in the local community or at home.  This prompted his Chair involvement in the NHS system. He   has   a   long   list   of   qualifications,   is   a   member   of   civil   engineering   related   institutions   but also   enthuses   about   Thermofluid   Mechanics   &   Energy   -   anything   from   hot   and   cold   running geology & geography to the air flow over racing car bodywork. In   his   School   Board   Chairman   days   he   could   be   found   on   school   geography   trips   and   got roped   in   to   give   mini-lectures   about   subjects   such   as   mica   schist   and   how   they   have   formed   ! The students liked it - but they were a captive audience ! After   about   18   years   in   local   government,   David   left   his   local   authority   Chief   Engineer   role and    led    the    externalisation    of    some    services    by    setting    up    a    business    outside    local government   to   provide   specialist,   experienced   consultancy   services   to   Government   Office,   Local   Authority   and   the   Private Sector.      He   and   the   team   were   delighted   to   be   able   to   visit   classrooms   in   numerous schools   as   they   project   managed   and   gave   technical   advice   for   the   Government   “Safe Routes to School Pilot Project” and combined it with road safety education talks. One of his work photograph examples is shown above !  Don’t try this at home ! David   is   a   keen   motorsport   enthusiast,   including   a   period   in   the   1980’s   and   1990’s when   he   raced   an   Alfasud   and   a   Lancia   Montecarlo.   However,   he   strongly   believes that   there   is   a   correct   time   and   place   for   speed.      It   is   no   surprise   that   LGPS Resources   Consulting   Engineers   have   road   safety   at   the   heart   of   traffic   and highway design.

How to contact us

We normally receive contact and commissions by email or telephone after “word of mouth” referral.  David can also be contacted by these methods for Non-Executive roles. Please use the “Email Us” button below to make contact and we will respond as soon as possible. Our Clients We work with a wide range of people and organisations such as Government Office, NHS, Local Authorities, Regional Development Agencies, Property Services, Developers, Residents, etc. Individual Project Services We provide quality service tailored to your individual project requirements.  Current or recent commission locations range from Cornwall to the South-East and as far north as Birmingham but we are happy to talk about projects or problems in other areas. For All Services, Including Non-Executive Roles, Please Email Us Using The Link Below Business Transformation, Organisation & Culture Change Management Road Safety, Highways & Transportation Consulting Engineers, Planning and Expert Witness NHS Sector Non-Executive Roles Education Sector Non-Executive Roles

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