Mark Baigent
Since 2015 I have been working as an independent consultant, following 30 years in UK public housing and regeneration, over 20 years of which were at a senior level. I have worked with local authority clients to deliver estate renewal, town centre regeneration and innovative Council-led new build delivery companies. My previous experience included leading on major housing investment strategies and programmes, including stock improvement and new supply. I have had a strong focus on resident involvement, promoting equality and diversity, piloting new delivery models and partnership working.
Interim roles include:
• Director of Housing, Regeneration and Planning, LB Haringey
• Director of Housing and Regeneration, LB Tower Hamlets
• Managing Director of Sutton Living Ltd
• Development Director, Lewisham Homes
• Executive Director of Property, Homes for Haringey
Interim roles include:
• Director of Housing, Regeneration and Planning, LB Haringey
• Director of Housing and Regeneration, LB Tower Hamlets
• Managing Director of Sutton Living Ltd
• Development Director, Lewisham Homes
• Executive Director of Property, Homes for Haringey
Clients• City of London
• LB Tower Hamlets • LB Haringey • LB Hackney • LB Islington • RB Kingston • LB Sutton • LB Redbridge • Lewisham Homes • Homes for Haringey • Sevenoaks District Council • Harlow Borough Council • Horsham District Council • Gedling Borough Council • Mid-Sussex District Council • Worcester City Council • Ventive "Mark undertook a very comprehensive review of our assets that allowed us to plan future investment that supported improving existing homes and increase housing supply in the right places to have a positive impact on our business plan. As our Interim Development Director, he led schemes onto site and took further schemes into design and planning stages. All of his work was to an exceptionally high standard, well-articulated and politically astute." Andrew Potter, CEO, Lewisham Homes |
PublicationsHow to set up a local housing company - a practical guide (2021)
How to respond to a local housing emergency - a practical guide (2020)How to deliver a housing capital programme - a practical guide (2021) |
Interviews• YouTube link
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Presentations
• Strangled At Birth: Future Prospects for Local Authority New Build - Housing Forum (2015)
• Doing More With Less: Local Authority Trading Companies - Future of London Conference (2016)
• Purpose and Prospects for Local Housing Companies - SDS Conference (2018)
• Local Housing Companies - Pellings Local Authority Housing Development Roundtable (2018)