We would like to introduce Stephen Connelly, who will be working with Moniaive Initiative and Glencairn Community Council for the next six months on developing the Glencairn Local Place Plan.  Stephen has a Master’s degree in Forestry & its Relation to Land Use, and a PhD on public involvement in planning for sustainable development. His academic career, specialising in environmental policy, sustainable development, and local democracy, led him into working alongside voluntary and statutory organisations to advise on stakeholder engagement.  He has also served as a trustee for environmental and educational non-governmental organisations, and as a director of a social enterprise. Stephen lives in Dalry, where he has worked with the team developing the Dalry Local Place Plan. He is currently an Independent Trustee of Glenkens & District Trust.