Planning, Development &
Infrastructure Consultancy
Welcome to Zoë May Consulting
Independent strategic support for emergency services, health organisations, local authorities and development partners.
I help organisations understand the infrastructure and operational implications of growth, develop robust evidence, strengthen their position in planning and funding discussions, and turn complex issues into practical delivery strategies.
My support covers Section 106, infrastructure planning, estate capacity, major development, stakeholder engagement and short-term strategic capacity.
Independent Advice. Practical Solutions.
Successful Outcomes.
Why Work With Zoë May Consulting?
Strategic Expertise
Extensive experience leading strategic growth, estates and infrastructure planning across health, emergency services and local government environments
System Leadership
Proven experience working across organisational boundaries, bringing together public sector partners, developers and stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes
Infrastructure & Funding Insight
Specialist understanding of Section 106 funding, infrastructure planning and the challenges of supporting growth through sustainable delivery models
Practical Delivery Focus
Combining strategic thinking with operational understanding to deliver realistic, evidence-based solutions that support successful implementation
How I Can Help
Growth, Planning and Infrastructure
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Infrastructure Delivery Plans and evidence review
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Local Plan and Regulation 18/19 representations
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Growth, capacity and infrastructure assessments
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Major development and NSIP engagement
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Statements of Common Ground
Section 106 and Funding Strategy
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Section 106 evidence and positioning
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Infrastructure-cost methodologies
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Developer-contribution strategies
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CIL and infrastructure-funding advice
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Negotiation and delivery support
Strategic Capacity and Assurance
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Independent review and challenge
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Short-term senior capacity
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Programme and governance support
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Stakeholder workshops and facilitation
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Briefings for boards and senior leaders
Professional and Flexible Support
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Independent sole-trader consultancy
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Confidential and evidence-led approach
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Remote, hybrid and on-site delivery
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Project, retained and short-term arrangements
About me
I am a senior public-sector leader and independent consultant with extensive experience in strategic growth, estates, infrastructure planning and developer funding.
My career has involved working across health, emergency services, local government and major development, often where organisational priorities, operational pressures and the planning system intersect.
I combine strategic leadership with practical delivery experience. My approach is collaborative, evidence-led and focused on helping organisations reach clear, defensible and deliverable outcomes.
Who I Work With
Local Authorities & Combined Authorities
Health
Emergency Services
Developers & Infrastructure Partners
Public Sector Organisations
Contact
Let's discuss your project
Need independent support with strategic growth, infrastructure planning or Section 106?
I offer project-based, retained and short-term advisory support
Cambridgeshire, working with organisations across the UK
Delivery
Remote, hybrid and on-site by agreement
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