Shaun Wilson
Shaun has served in local government for 20 years and has been in his current role as Operations & Highway Maintenance Manager at South Gloucestershire Council since 2013. He has responsibility for the design and delivery of the council's Highway Maintenance service through their in-house Client, Designer and Contractor delivery model.
Through the COVID-19 pandemic, he played an active role in supporting the council's Public Health team in the establishment of a temporary resting place, testing and vaccination centres.
He has a passion for everything outdoors and can often be found marching his two children around every National Trust in the southwest and beyond. He is a keen advocate of maintaining a well-balanced health and fitness lifestyle, bringing his enthusiasm to work every day. When not on his feet, he can often be found reading and researching anything and everything that interests him.
My Sessions at Traffex
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Panel: Discussing the Drags and Drivers of the Decarbonisation Journey at Sub-National and Local Authority Level
• Policy Challenges: Examining the complexities of implementing national decarbonisation policies at the local level, including funding constraints, resource limitations, and conflicting priorities.
• Innovation Barriers: Identifying and overcoming obstacles to innovation, such as regulatory hurdles, lack of access to data and technology, and resistance to change.
• Local Leadership & Collaboration: Highlighting successful examples of local authority leadership in driving decarbonisation initiatives, including partnerships with businesses, academia, and the community.
• The Road Ahead: Discussing the challenges and opportunities facing local authorities in the coming years, including the need for long-term planning, investment in infrastructure, and the development of resilient and equitable local road networks.
