LLG Webinar : Armed Forces Act

Linda Jones - Chief Legal and Monitoring Officer at Westmorland and Furness Council and Lead Officer for the Armed Forces

A dynamic and results-orientated leader with strategic and commercial skills gained over nearly 30 years of working within all tiers of Local Government and the voluntary sector.  Currently the Chief Legal and Monitoring Officer at Westmorland and Furness Council and Lead Officer for the Armed Forces,  Linda has, during her time in Local Government, held the roles of Deputy Chief Executive and Acting Chief Executive. Possessing an in-depth knowledge of the legislative and governance framework and experience of key local Government and voluntary sector work. A proud public servant whose key qualities are commitment, excellent communication and negotiating skills, attention to detail, ability to act quickly and hit the ground running, solving mission impossible, resourcefulness, sense of humour, fierce loyalty and renowned for having infectious enthusiasm and dedication. Linda is a passionate advocate for our Armed Forces and has delivered significant change in the way that Councils and partners support Armed Forces Families. Linda was invited to Downing Street in 2014 for her transformative work and, in 2016, was a finalist in the Soldiering On Awards. Working with Councils and partners, Linda secured nearly £2 million in funding for transformative armed forces projects.