The Team that makes things happen for our members

Paula Claytonsmith
Chief Executive
LCRIG
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Paula has worked in local government leading frontline services, a national public sector improvement agency tasked with performance improvement, KPMG Government Advisory, international consulting assignments, political lobbying sector, and independent national government advisory roles. Paula has also worked in executive leadership roles in the charitable sector including a major stem cell cancer charity leading their operations department and a strategic policy and lobbying role in a leading environmental charity focused on behaviour change to improve local environmental quality. Latterly she has been involved with PIARC, World Roads Association technical committee on accessibility and mobility in rural areas. Paula’s passion for technology, data, and public services means that she has spoken on more than one occasion on BBC Radio4’s programme “In Business” about technology and Infrastructure. Paula has authored articles about infrastructure, data, and its social impact for the Institute of Highways Engineers. In 2019, Paula gave evidence directly to the Transport Select Committee on Local Roads Funding and Governance. Paula is also a member of the Royal Meteorology Society, with a strong personal interest in extreme weather, climate change, and other weather phenomena.
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Kerry Winstanley
Finance & Operations Director
LCRIG
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Kerry Winstanley is Finance and Operations Director at LCRIG and a key member of the Strategic Leadership Team. She plays a central role in shaping LCRIG’s direction and growth, driving the development and delivery of member-focused services across local authorities, suppliers, academia and partners. Kerry leads on all aspects of operations including marketing, membership engagement, service delivery and the strategic oversight of LCRIG’s flagship events including Innovation and Learning Festival and Strictly Highways. She also oversees the delivery of key national and international programmes including the ITS European Congress and the Transport Technology Forum, supporting LCRIG’s strategic relationships with the Department for Transport. In her role as Finance Director, Kerry ensures LCRIG operates as a financially robust and compliant Community Interest Company. She manages statutory reporting, financial performance and provides commercially focused insights to support Board-level decision making. A CIMA-qualified finance professional, Kerry brings extensive senior leadership experience from the Highways, Transport and Professional Services sectors. Throughout her career, she has played a pivotal role in enabling business growth and supporting the successful sale and integration of businesses. Her ability to deliver robust financial frameworks, alongside clear commercial insight, has helped organisations scale sustainably, enhance their market value and navigate complex change with confidence. Kerry’s expertise continues to underpin LCRIG’s mission to support innovation and collaboration across the highways sector.
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Susanne Ingham
Relationship Director
LCRIG
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Susanne is LCRIG’s Relationship Director and has worked within the civil engineering, highways and transportation sector for over 25 years. Susanne’s extensive network of contacts and broad range of experience serves her perfectly to facilitate LCRIG’s aim to create a fully inclusive ‘highways community’.
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Charlotte Bromley
Head of Events
LCRIG
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Charlotte is LCRIG’s Head of Events and she oversees all LCRIG events and webinars. Charlotte has worked within the civil engineering, highways and transportation sector for over 15 years.
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Keely Metcalfe
Relationship Manager
LCRIG
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Keely is LCRIG’s Relationship Manager and she is responsible for onboarding and supporting members. Keely has experience in customer service and account management which she gained from working in the rail sector.
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Shelley Hainsworth
Marketing Manager
LCRIG
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Shelley is LCRIG’s Marketing Manager and responsible for all marketing and communications. Shelley has worked in the civil engineering, highways and transportation sector for over 15 years and has a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Level 6 Diploma in Professional Digital Marketing.
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Emma Farrell
Finance and Projects Lead
LCRIG
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As Finance and Projects Lead, Emma oversees finance administration while leading on a range of projects that enhance our support for members and drive our continued growth. With a career spanning over 18 years in the highways and transport technology sector, along with an additional 8 years in retail, hospitality, and distribution, Emma brings a wealth of experience to the team.
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Claire Noble
Events Executive
LCRIG
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Claire is LCRIG’s Events Executive. Claire previously worked as an administrator within the fire and security sector, and has over 20 years of admin experience, within a variety of different industries.
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Ciara Parnell
Online Events Executive
LCRIG
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Ciara is our Online Events Executive, responsible for the planning, coordination, and successful delivery of all online webinars for both LCRIG and the Transport Technology Forum (TTF).
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Karla Shorrock
Researcher
LCRIG
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Karla has worked for LCRIG as an Administrator, on a part time basis since July 2021 and has played a key role in establishing and developing the LCRIG internal systems. Karla works part-time for LCRIG and is studying Marine Biology at Glasgow University.
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Georgia Ingham
Community Interest Manager
LCRIG
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Georgia is responsible for managing the LCRIG community interest projects and the fund-raising activities for our local and national charitable work. Georgia has worked within the civil engineering, highways and transportation sector for almost 8 years part-time whilst studying for her BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care and her LLB Law (Hons) Degree which she completed in April 2019.
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