The London Society – one of the UK’s oldest charitable civic societies – is delighted to announce the appointment of three new trustees.
Founded in 1912 by luminaries including architects Edwin Lutyens and Aston Webb and retailer Harry (Gordon) Selfridge, the Society is now focused on translating and bringing clarity to issues related to the built environment that impact Londoners and those who love London.
The new trustees are:
Heather Cheesbrough – Heather is a Town Planner and Landscape Architect who combines senior local government experience with private sector consultancy experience. She brings a passion for planning and regeneration and the delivery of quality buildings and places. She was previously Director or Planning and Regeneration at the London Borough of Croydon.
Andy Levy – With a background in architecture, construction and consultancy, Andy has an impressive development record, including the London 2012 Olympic venues, the ‘Cheesegrater’ and Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 2. He is now head of capital projects at the University of Cambridge, who have the largest estate in UK higher education.
Darren Rodwell – Founder of Inclusive Growth Consultancy, Darren has helped bridge the gap between the public and private sectors to drive equitable, sustainable, and community-focused growth. Previously, Darren served as Leader of the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham (2014–2024), where he was instrumental in reshaping one of the UK’s most dynamic growth areas.
Leanne Tritton, Chair of The London Society said: “The recruitment process for new trustees has been such a positive reminder of the talent and commitment from so many individuals who wish to contribute to the improvement of London. Heather, Andy and Darren have had exceptional careers in the service of London and we are so fortunate to now have them helping guide and steer the society in the coming years. On behalf of our trustees and members, we are looking forward to working with them to ensure that the discussion around the changes to London’s built environment are accessible and understood by all Londoners.”
