Jess Studdert

Jessica is New Local’s Chief Executive. She is a commentator and writer in various fields including local government, devolution, community power and public service reform. Prior to joining New Local as deputy chief executive, she was political adviser to the Labour Group at the Local Government Association (LGA) and spent time seconded to the Policy Unit of the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in 2013-14. She has also held policy roles in the voluntary sector and at the Fabian Society. She currently sits on the Board of the National Housing Federation.