person
Name: Date of birth: Marital status:	Simon John Hirst 09th May 1955 Married with 3 Children
qualifications
July 1977: January 1980:	Diploma Landscape Architecture (Dip LA) Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (CMLI)
Education
1968-1973: 1973-1977:	Belle Vue Grammar School, Bradford, West Yorkshire 1973-1977 Manchester Polytechnic (Now Manchester Metropolitan University)
Career History
1977-1978: 1978-1983: 1983-Present:	Merseyside County Council, Planning Department 1978-1983 Anthony Walker And Partners, Glasgow Consultant Landscape Architects (Latterly as Associate) Senior Partner - Hirst Landscape Architects
Career Profile
	30+ years involving a broad range of project type. Hands-on experience of contracting and implementation as Project Landscape Architect in charge of large-scale infrastructural schemes. Established satellite office in Scotland for an English based Landscape Consultancy before setting up own Firm in 1983. As Sole Principal, responsible for all aspects of Professional Practice – Business Development; Project Management; Human Resources; Training; Health and Safety etc. Particular expertise in landscape masterplanning; public realm and regeneration initiatives associated with housing, business, leisure and retail parks as well as the landscaping of corporate and institutional facilities. Expertise in PFI initiatives in both educational and healthcare sectors. Experience as Expert Witness, representing Clients at Public Local Inquiries in respect of residential, commercial and leisure based developments.