Toni McNamara – LARAC Policy and Communications Lead

Toni McNamara – LARAC Policy and Communications Lead

Toni is LARAC’s Policy and Communications Lead and is responsible for advocating for LARAC and its members by engaging with devolved Governments on policies that affect Local Authorities and all other relevant stakeholders and organisations, such as WRAP and...
Cathy Cook – LARAC Chair

Cathy Cook – LARAC Chair

Cathy has been a member of the LARAC Executive since June 2020, and became Chair of LARAC in January 2022. Her role as LARAC Chair is to be the ‘leading voice’ for Local Authorities across the UK, and to provide information, support and advice. In this regard, Cathy...
Debbie Caldwell – Climate Commissioner, Belfast City Council

Debbie Caldwell – Climate Commissioner, Belfast City Council

Debbie Caldwell is the Climate Commissioner for Belfast City Council. She is an experienced climate change specialist with over 20 years’ experience working in international development in countries including Bangladesh, Nigeria and Rwanda. She leads the Council’s...