I have worked in the Highways Industry for over 30 years from design and build of major highways infrastructure to spending 20 years in local government working at senior levels up to and including head of service. Now specialising in the Streetworks industry and currently employed by West Sussex County Council. I have extensive experience in managing people and enjoy designing and supporting the implementation of service delivery improvements. Recent endeavours have been directly focussed on councils meeting or exceeding their Network Management Duty and meeting the needs of the changing expectations of the transport industry. I continuously strive to developed strong relationships across the industry with both councils and works promoters looking to maximise the benefits to all whilst meeting the challenges of evolving Street Works legislation. I enjoy change and work best in a challenging environment where quick decisions and positive actions are required and look forward to what the future may bring.

Highways Network & Traffic Manager - West Sussex County Council

Samantha Brothwell was appointed to the Street Works UK Board in December 2012. Samantha is the Street Works Policy Manager for Western Power Distribution, Electricity Distribution Network Operator for the Midlands, South West of England and South Wales. Samantha is also the current chair of the Energy Networks Association Street Works Forum, East Midlands Joint Utility Group, East Midlands HAUC (Utility Side) and a member of the Co-ordination Working Group.

Samantha has worked in the electricity sector since 1990, and has had responsibility for Street Works since 2000.