Cllr Peter Marland

Pete is the Leader of Milton Keynes City Council.  Milton Keynes has positioned itself as the British pioneer in sustainable growth and urbanism and in July 2022 was awarded city status.

Pete has spoken at many events in the UK, including at the Royal Society, in Europe, China and Taiwan on issues such as sustainability, urban planning, infrastructure investment, smart cities and the impact of technology on growth.

Pete is co-Chair of the Central Area Growth Board group local authorities that deliver a significant proportion of U.K. economic and housing growth. He is a board member of Local Partnerships, Chair of the MK Health and Care Partnership, a SEMLEP Board member and a Trustee of Helen & Douglas House Children’s Hospice. Between 2016 and 2020 he was Vice President of Energy Cities, a European climate advocacy group.

Pete was formally a management accountant in the automotive industry. He has previously worked for a HM Treasury Minister and Liverpool Football Club. He attended the University of Liverpool (BA Hons, Politics) and the University of Chester (PGCert, Business Administration). He enjoys sports, films, comedy and running half marathons.