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Shelagh McNerney

Research Associate

Shelagh McNerney. M.Phil. Town Planning. (UCL). FRSA.

Shelagh is a regeneration & development professional with a love of cities and 30 years experience in both the public and private sector. She has a track record of bringing people together to solve problems & deliver investment. She combines public sector experience, private sector knowledge, current academic research credentials and a passion for people and places.

Shelagh has an extensive and diverse C.V. ranging from high-level strategy to practical build projects. This cuts across social and economic policy, education, economic development, architecture and property. She has led regeneration initiatives in Manchester City Council, led architecture and planning consultancy teams across the UK and established a new design and planning business. Shelagh continues to add value to public & private sector teams involved with all aspects of place making and development. She brings leadership, support and advocacy to teams seeking collaborative ways of working for the common good.

Shelagh worked with ResPublica to add value to the case for much needed investment in high-speed rail infrastructure in Liverpool City Region. Working with a range of stakeholders, city thinkers, economists, and politicians both locally and nationally. She is committed to helping re-configure the prospects for her home city.

She is working towards a Professional Doctorate at School of the Built Environment, University of Salford.

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