LLG’s New President Takes Office at AGM

LLG is delighted to announce the appointment of Helen Bradley as its new President, following the organisation’s Annual General Meeting held this week.

Helen succeeds Paul Turner, who completed a significant term as President, including overseeing the establishment of AMO, now a recognised and credible voice for Monitoring Officers and statutory governance professionals. Helen brings with her a long-standing association with LLG and its predecessor organisation, together with a deep understanding of the legal, governance and professional challenges facing the sector.

In her address to members, Helen said:

“I am both delighted and deeply honoured to be appointed President of LLG. To be entrusted with this role by peers whose professionalism and judgment I respect so highly is something I do not take lightly.”

She paid tribute to her predecessor, saying:

“I want to thank Paul Turner sincerely for his leadership, commitment and calm authority during his term of office. Paul has stewarded both LLG and, latterly, AMO with great care. The strength and credibility of LLG today owe much to his work.”

Helen also acknowledged the contribution of previous Presidents, noting that she inherits “a strong and well‑earned legacy built on professional integrity, thoughtful independence and public service.”

Helen assumes the Presidency at a time of significant change for local government and the wider governance landscape. In outlining her priorities for the year ahead, she identified three key, interconnected areas of focus.

Consolidating AMO

Helen emphasised the importance of continuing to embed AMO’s role within the governance framework, ensuring clarity of purpose, strong professional standards and effective peer networks. 

Supporting Monitoring Officers and Deputy Monitoring Officers

Recognising the pressures created by elections, political change, local government reorganisation and wider governance reform, Helen highlighted LLG’s role in providing practical, empathetic support to Monitoring Officers and Deputy Monitoring Officers, particularly those new to statutory roles. She stressed the importance of professional judgment, legal clarity and coherent accountability arrangements during periods of transition.

Strengthening the profession and developing future leaders

Helen reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening national and regional professional leadership, expanding subject‑specific expertise, and supporting the next generation of governance leaders. She noted that all local government lawyers contribute to governance, regardless of formal statutory title, and that recognising this breadth is essential to the health and sustainability of the profession.

Summing up her approach, Helen said:

“My presidency will be about consolidation rather than disruption, support rather than prescription, and clarity rather than commentary. I look forward to working with members to ensure that LLG continues to be a trusted and steady presence in times of change.”