Bell Pottinger Public Affairs has appointed Steve Summers to head its Local Government and Planning Unit.

Steve Summers is a qualified solicitor, an experienced public affairs professional, and has a long track record in London politics.

As a Member of Westminster Council he does not and will not, of course, work on planning applications within Westminster.

Chairman Peter Bingle said, “Steve Summers has tremendous experience of local government and planning work for ourselves and other companies. We have promoted one of our leading stars, and are confident that our planning work will go from strength to strength under his leadership. Steve and I have worked together for several years and we look forward to continuing to do so.”