Grant Thornton currently serves as the Regeneration Manager for Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and as the Regeneration & Economy Manager for Havant Borough Council. With a solid foundation in economic development, Grant held the position of Senior Specialist Economic Development and Place at Wokingham Borough Council and previously led Economic and Cultural Development at Reading Borough Council. Grant's career includes significant roles at various local authorities, focusing on planning and regeneration, and a proven ability to secure UK and EU funding. Educational background consists of a Master’s degree in Town & Country Planning from Newcastle University and a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from Durham University.