Carl Brazier

Our judges said Carl Brazier has been “shaking the tree” at Stoke-on-Trent City Council to boost the number of houses it delivers through self-build, custom build and extra care housing, among other tenure types.

The council has set up a housing company to build all types of tenure, including market sale, which is particularly welcome in an area where house prices have risen by 19% in recent months.

In his previous job at Stroud District Council, Carl kick-started the first council housebuilding programme in 30 years.

Carl says his personal mantra is to make sure he always has great people around him “which is the most valuable commodity any organisation can have”.