Kay Lovelady

Kay Lovelady is an experienced legal professional specializing in local government law, currently serving as the Chief Legal & Democratic Services and Monitoring Officer for West Lancashire Borough Council since April 2015. Responsibilities include managing Legal & Democratic Services and ensuring high governance standards while handling high-profile legal matters in licensing, housing, and prosecutions. Kay has previously held roles as Principal Solicitor at both West Lancashire Borough Council and South Ribble Borough Council, focusing on civil and criminal litigation, licensing, and planning law. Additional experience includes serving as Group Solicitor for Britannia Hotels, chairing the Northwest Region of the Institute of Licensing, and holding academic qualifications from London University, Runshaw College, and Wellfield High School.