Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission

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The Commission is led by a Chair working closely with the Director and supported by vice-chairs who each represent the sub-regions of Yorkshire and the Humber.

Commissioners are appointed as individuals and are recognised sector leaders, bringing a wealth of personal experience, expertise and extensive networks from across the region and nationally. We also have youth Commissioners, from the Regional Youth Climate Assembly. Commissioners are not corporate representatives.

Liz Barber

Chair

Following a long career in finance, as a CEO and now as a Non-Executive Director, Liz brings strategy, leadership and sustainable thinking to the Commission.

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Councillor Claire Douglas

Vice Chair

Claire was elected a Labour Councillor representing Heworth Ward on City of York Council in 2019, the area she has lived in for many years.

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Councillor Paul West

Vice Chair

Paul is a Councillor for East Riding of Yorkshire Council and serves as the cabinet member for environment and transport.

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Councillor Scott Patient

Vice Chair

Councillor Scott Patient is Deputy Leader of Calderdale Council

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Councillor Ben Miskell

Vice Chair

Ben is the Chair of Transport, Regeneration and Climate Policy Committee at Sheffield City Council.

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Rosa Foster

Director

Rosa is the Director of the Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission and sits on the leadership team.

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Damian Allen

Commissioner

Damian is City of Doncaster Council’s Chief Executive.

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Adam Ashman

Commissioner

A chartered engineer, Adam is Head of Strategic Planning at Yorkshire Water.

Siobhan Barton

Commissioner

Siobhan has more than 20 years experience in utilities and energy, dealing with multiple complex areas and across a range of specialist issues.

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Richard Beardsworth

Commissioner

Richard is Professor of International Politics and Head of School of Politics and International Studies at the University of Leeds.

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Rachel Bice

Commissioner

Rachael brings 20 years of experience working across the public sector, in education, housing, waste management, environmental policy and service delivery to Yorkshire.

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Simon Bowens

Commissioner

Simon is Friends of the Earth’s Regional Campaign Organiser in Yorkshire and the North East.

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Emma Bridge

Commissioner

Emma is the Chief Executive of Community Energy England

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Martyn Broadest

Commissioner

Martyn has worked in housing throughout his 30+ year career and brings extensive experience of retrofit and regeneration.

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Sarah Clark

Commissioner

Sarah is the Acting Director at the University of Hull’s Aura Innovation Centre, championing low carbon innovation and SME growth.

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Peter Cole

Commissioner

Peter is an environmental planner with more than 20 years of experience, working across both public and private sectors.

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Polly Cook

Commissioner

Polly is Chief Officer of Sustainable Energy and Air Quality at Leeds City Council.

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Roz Davies

Commissioner

Roz is passionate about building green and resilient communities, places and organisations in the face of uncertainty and a challenging future.

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Mike Dugher

Commissioner

Mike is Deputy Director of the Environment Agency in Yorkshire.

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Ian Floyd

Commissioner

Ian is the Chief Operating Officer for City of York Council

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Steven Forrest

Commissioner

Steven is Lecturer in Flood Resilience and Sustainable Transformations at the University of Hull.

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Nigel Foster

Commissioner

Nigel is an experienced director and strategic transport and planning consultant.

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Andy Gouldson

Commissioner

Andy is former Professor of Environmental Policy at the University of Leeds and known as the ‘godfather’ of climate commissions.

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Sajalu Greenall

Commissioner

Saj is a senior manager developing and delivering Northern Gas Network’s whole energy strategy.

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Robert Hall

Commissioner

Robert is responsible for measurement and evaluation of ecological and social-economic systems across public and private markets.

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Deborah Harkins

Commissioner

Debs has worked as Director of Public Health and Climate Action at Calderdale Council since April 2020.

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Oliver Harmar

Commissioner

Oliver is the Chief Operating Officer for Natural England, having previously been the Area Director for Yorkshire at the Environment Agency.

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Bruce Heppenstall

Commissioner

Bruce is Plant Director at Drax Power Station responsible for all site activities.

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Chris Jackson

Commissioner

Chris is Director of Regeneration at Hull City Council.

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Amandeep Kaur Maan

Commissioner

Amandeep is Co-founder of EcoSikhUK, a community interest company that takes a unified, inter-faith approach to tackling the challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.

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Natasha Nauth

Commissioner

Natasha’s career spans more than 20 years in the banking sector, starting out as an accountant then treasurer.

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Peter O'Brien

Commissioner

Peter is the Executive Director of Yorkshire Universities.

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Jonathan Oxley

Commissioner

Jonathan, a chemist by training, has worked across the energy and chemicals sectors in various roles, including renewable energy and fuels.

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Alexis Percival

Commissioner

Alexis is the Environmental and Sustainability Manager for Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

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Sam Perry

Commissioner

Sam is the Green Bargaining Officer for the Trade Union Congress in Yorkshire and the Humber.

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Simon Pringle

Commissioner

Simon is a senior commercial strategy and sustainability expert with extensive board-level experience.

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Regional Youth Climate Assembly

Commissioners

The Regional Youth Climate Assembly (RYCA) is a group of young people from across Yorkshire and the Humber who provide a collective voice for youth within the climate discussion.

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