OPDC Planning Committee

William Hill Register of Interest (PDF, 183 KB)

William Hill is a Chartered Surveyor and an experienced property investment specialist with nearly 40 years in the industry, including 22 years as Head of Property at Schroders PLC, a large global investment management house. He formed his own consultancy company in November 2013 and is also chair of a listed real estate investment trust. He became Chair of OPDC's Planning Committee in January 2021.

William's voluntary work includes chair of the Chartered Surveyors Training Trust and a member of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity Investment Committee. He recently completed a study programme run by the Cambridge University Institute of Sustainable Finance.

Hannah David Register of Interest (PDF, 282 KB)

Housing and Planning issues have been at the heart of Hannah’s career for two decades with experience that straddles both the public and private sectors.

As a former local Councillor, Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning and Chair of a Local Borough Planning Committee, Hannah has extensive experience of the challenges faced by Local Authorities in developing planning policies that work for the community. As a former Property Solicitor, she also has key insights into the housing market from a commercial perspective.

Hannah holds an MSc in Spatial Planning from the Bartlett School of Planning at UCL. In 2015, Hannah became a founding director of Planning Futures. She is passionate about improving the planning system and promoting planning as means of delivering positive social change.

Councillor Matthew Kelcher Register of Interest (PDF, 271 KB)

London Borough of Brent

Matt has represented the ward of Kensal Green – part of which is within OPDC's boundary – as an elected Councillor since 2014. In 2020 he was appointed to Chair Brent’s Planning Committee, having previously served as Chair of Scrutiny for five years. In this time he oversaw a radical change in how Brent does Scrutiny, making it more member-led and strategic.

In his professional career, Matt has always sought positions where he can influence change. He was worked as a researcher for the Leader of Islington Council, an advisor to the Shadow Small Business Minister and a lobbyist and behalf of Britain’s charity shops.

He lives in Brent with his wife and two cats and has appeared on three TV gameshows.

Councillor Wesley Harcourt Register of Interest (PDF, 241 KB)

London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham

Wesley has over 24 years’ experience as Councillor for College Park and Old Oak ward in Hammersmith and Fulham. He has 22 years’ experience as a member of the borough Planning Committee, serving eight years as Chair. He has an MSc in Natural Environments and Plant Growth.

Wesley is now in his fifth year as Cabinet Member for The Environment. He is also Chair of Governors of his local Primary school, a trustee of Citizens Advice Hammersmith & Fulham.