Exploring the pros and cons of confrontation, collaboration and cooperation between Practitioner, Regulator and Public

This webinar took place on 04 November 2026 1.00pm

Duration: 2hr

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We are delighted to announce that Exploring the pros and cons of confrontation, collaboration and cooperation between Practitioner, Regulator and Public, took place on 4th November (1pm -3pm) at a cost of £45 inc VAT and £35 inc VAT for registered SiLCs

Are you working in the brownfield land development sector? This webinar is for you!

This panel discussion, chaired by Lucy Bethell, following on from the highly commended panel discussion of Local Authority Regulators at the 2026 SiLC Annual Forum. There were representative Regulators from different parts of the United Kingdom that will discuss common challenges they face, how they work together and also times when they can’t, including the drivers behind why it is not always possible or effective. This was an opportunity for those across the land condition sector to better understand the role of Regulators across the United Kingdom and to support the common goal of getting it right first time.

Speakers

Dr Ivonne Hughes

Specialist Regulator at Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)

Dr Ivonne Hughes is a Specialist Regulator with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and a recognised specialist in contaminated land regulation, soil and groundwater protection, and water environment risk assessment (controlled waters in England and Wales). With over 24 years’ experience across regulation, consultancy, industry and research, she provides technical leadership on baseline reports, site condition reports, permit surrender, and complex industrial authorisations, helping to promote proportionate, evidence-based environmental regulation across Scotland. She regularly contributes to technical guidance, industry forums and knowledge-sharing events.

Lucy Bethell ( Webinar Chair)

Technical Director at Mott Macdonald

Lucy is a Technical Director in contaminated land at Mott MacDonald with over 20 years of experience in the sector and has worked on a range of brownfield projects in the UK, Europe and Africa. Lucy has a keen interest in emerging contaminants, Antimicrobial Resistance and big-picture cross-discipline challenges.

Theresa Cory

Senior Advisor Land and Contamination Management Team Nature and Place, Environment Agency

Theresa Cory is Senior Advisor in the Environment Agency’s national Land and Contamination Management team.

She joined the Environment Agency in Groundwater Protection and Contaminated Land since 1999, after 5 years of hazardous landfill management. Theresa is in the Geological Society Contaminated Land Contamination Group, Vice-Chair NQMS steering group and also a Brownfield Briefing Awards judge

David Pearks

Specialist Scientist at Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)

David is a Specialist Scientist in SEPA’s Water Resources Team providing advice on groundwater science and policy to support regulation on permitted sites, pollution incidents, land contamination and abstraction. He joined SEPA in 2008 following 12 years’ experience in industry in a variety of geoscience roles. David is also involved in development of nationwide groundwater monitoring for emerging contaminants and groundwater classification.

Matt Llewhellin

Lead Specialist Advisor – Contaminated Land at Natural Resources Wales

Matt works within the Geoscience team at Natural Resources Wales (NRW) where his main role is land contamination regulation via the planning regime, Part 2A, permitting and voluntary remediation. He also represents NRW at the National Brownfield Forum and is a member of the Welsh Land Contamination Working Group.