Eastern
Eastern Region
The region has a committee of five officers. The regional committee consists of a Chair & Director, a Vice Chair & Treasurer, a Training & Events Officer, and two Regional Officers. The region hosts up to three regional training days covering a broad range of licensing topics delivered by speakers from all sectors including local authorities, private practice, government departments, and other speakers. Training sessions are generally held virtually, with one training session per annum held in person.
If you are a licensing practitioner or professional living or working in the eastern, you can join the Institute to become a regional member.
Counties in the Region
- Cambridgeshire
- Norfolk
- Suffolk
Eastern Region Committee
Stewart Broome
Regional Chair and Advisory Council Representative
Tracy Howard
Regional Officer
Michelle Bishop
Vice Chair & Treasurer
William Dell’Orefice
Regional Officer
Marie Malt
Training & Events Officer
Josie Hoven
Regional Officer
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