Perry Hazell | Head of Engineering & Infrastructure Services
Local Government TAG

Perry Hazell is a senior infrastructure and innovation leader with over 18 years of experience across private & public sector asset management, lighting, and sustainable transport. As Head of Engineering & Infrastructure Services for Southwark Council, Perry has led pioneering initiatives in electric vehicle infrastructure, including the borough’s transition to an ambitious own-and-operate charging model. He is also a Past President of the Institution of Lighting Professionals and chairs the London EV Officers Group, championing collaboration across boroughs and industry. With a background in electrical engineering and a passion for social value, Perry combines technical expertise with strategic vision to drive decarbonisation, smarter cities, and equitable access to infrastructure

Appearances:

Day 1 - 22nd September @ 11:10

Keynote Panel: Balancing local and central government roles in EV charging rollout

Identifying the collaborative frameworks required to align national policy with local delivery across different regions
Evaluating the shared responsibilities and distinct challenges faced by various levels of government in building a reliable charging network
Exploring effective strategies for communication and resource allocation between central bodies and local authorities to accelerate infrastructure deployment

Heather Foster, New Technology Lead – Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy, Midlands Connect

Jacob Roberts, Senior Policy & Strategy Consultant, Cenex

Vicky Edmonds, Chief Executive Officer, EVA England

Grace O'Callaghan, Deputy Programme Manager, Energy Saving Trust

Perry Hazell, Head of Engineering & Infrastructure Services, Local Government TAG

Kirsty Townend, Infrastructure Project Manager, West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Day 1 - 22nd September @ 15:50

Panel: Addressing challenges in on-the-road and curb-side charging

Examining the technical and regulatory barriers associated with installing and maintaining charging infrastructure on public highways and residential streets
Developing collaborative strategies between local authorities and charge point operators to ensure equitable access for residents without off-street parking
Highlighting scalable solutions to overcome the logistical hurdles of delivering reliable curb-side power across various UK urban environments

Shamala Gadgil, EV Infrastructure Programme Manager, Coventry City Council

Catherine Marris, Director of Partnerships, Policy & Impact, Open Road Access (ORA)

Fiona Appleton, Regional Account Manager, Energy Saving Trust

Perry Hazell, Head of Engineering & Infrastructure Services, Local Government TAG

Raghunandan Bala, Motability Foundation

Kelly Harrison, Ericsson

last published: 27/Jul/26 12:25 GMT

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