Mike had a long career in planning and senior management in local authorities, and was also part of the RTPI Award winning Planning Summer School and the Planning Officers Society, having been President of both bodies. Whilst in local government, Mike acted as a trainer for officers and members and has always received excellent feedback.
Since leaving Bournemouth Borough Council, where he was the Director of Planning Transport and Regulation, Mike has continued to provide training to members as well as working through POS Enterprises to help several Councils review their planning services, creating more efficient and effective operations.