Amy Harhoff

Corporate Director Regeneration Economy and Growth
Durham County Council

Amy is Corporate Director of Regeneration and Growth for Durham County Council, one of the largest local authorities in the UK.  

Amy has previously held senior roles in local government in two large metropolitan authorities in the West Midlands and Sheffield City Region, passionate about communities and our potential for growth, Amy has also held senior roles for Transport for the North, Sheffield City Region and Transport for Greater Manchester.  

Amy has a breadth of experience in delivering major investments, strategy and development, she is an active member of SOLACE and was Named as Planning Magazines ‘Ones to Watch’ and is a previous winner of the prestigious McKibben Research Prize for Freight on logistics. 

She is passionate about public service, place making, local wealth building and is committed to working for equality of opportunity for all.