Alison Allen has served as the Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland Local Government Association since February 2022, bringing with her a wealth of public service experience.
Alison’s forward-looking perspective identifies new opportunities for collaboration, positioning local authorities to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing landscape. Under her stewardship, NILGA has championed policy innovation, enhanced local government resilience, advanced economic growth initiatives and influenced reform to strengthen the role of councils.
Alison’s strategic advocacy ensures that local authorities remain at the heart of decision-making, equipped to meet evolving challenges and community needs. Her collaborative leadership style emphasises partnerships across political, voluntary, community, statutory, and private sectors, ensuring the delivery of high-quality public services.
