Brian Ashcroft has started as the new director of environment and engineering. 

His appointment comes after another new director began in the corporate services role recently. 

Mr Ashcroft has a first class honours Degree in forestry and a master’s degree in environmental management.

His experience includes a wide range of major infrastructure projects, including managing engineering, planning, landscape and environmental teams.

Mr Ashcroft has has led multidisciplinary consultancy businesses in Asia, England and in Australia.

“I am eager to get a clear understanding and focus on the priority projects within the community,” he said.

(I) look forward to working with the staff and councillors to deliver these projects in full, within an agreed timeframe and within budget.”