Lawyers in Local Government (LLG) has announced the appointment of Helen Bradley as its new President, following the organisation’s Annual General Meeting this week.
Bradley succeeds Paul Turner, who completed a significant term that included overseeing the establishment of AMO, which has become a recognised voice for monitoring officers and statutory governance professionals.
In her address to members, Bradley described the appointment as both a delight and a deep honour.
‘To be entrusted with this role by peers whose professionalism and judgment I respect so highly is something I do not take lightly,’ she said.
She paid tribute to her predecessor’s leadership. ‘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.’
Bradley also acknowledged previous presidents, noting that she inherits ‘a strong and well‑earned legacy built on professional integrity, thoughtful independence and public service.’
She takes on the presidency at a time of significant change for local government. In outlining her priorities, she identified three key areas of focus.
First, she said consolidating AMO’s role within the governance framework would be essential, ensuring clarity of purpose, strong professional standards and effective peer networks.
Second, she highlighted the need to support monitoring officers and deputy monitoring officers, particularly those new to statutory roles, amid pressures from elections, political change, local government reorganisation and wider governance reform.
Third, she reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening the profession and developing future leaders, expanding subject‑specific expertise and supporting the next generation of governance professionals.
Summing up her approach, Bradley said her presidency would 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,’ she added.
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