Deborah leads the County Planning, Minerals and Waste team at Cambridgeshire County Council, championing sustainable growth and strategic development across the region and ensuring essential mineral resources and waste facilities are in place, while shaping projects that support the county’s future. Deborah has collated and presented the Council’s responses to applications for highly contentious Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, including the Medworth Energy from Waste facility and the relocation of the Cambridge wastewater treatment plant. With over 15 years of planning experience and a strong background in enforcement, she is skilled at negotiating environmental solutions and building consensus among stakeholders. Outside of work, Deborah is a Restorative Justice Facilitator for Cambridgeshire Police, a role which involves bringing victims and offenders together to discuss the impact and address harm that has been caused.