Beth is a recognized expert in local authority governance, having worked in this field for over 35 years.
She was an in-house lawyer for nearly 20 years at four different councils in England, including posts as County Solicitor and Director of Corporate Services in a unitary council. Beth led the Welsh Local Government Agency responsible for improvement and development in Welsh local government for three years. In 2001 Beth moved to a role as a partner with Bevan Brittan LLP where she led the local government team for 17 years, for 4 years of which she was Senior Partner of the firm.
In her role with Kennedy Cater, Beth chairs the bi monthly LBLA meetings for heads of legal and provides consultancy advice on projects.