Wave 1 local authorities
The following local authorities are in Wave 1 of BSF, which was launched in April 2004. The PfS Project Director is listed alongside each project.
| Knowsley | David Ogden |
| Lancashire | David Ogden |
| Leeds | Sally Wiseman |
| Leicester City | James Stuart-Mills |
| Manchester | David Ogden |
| Newcastle | Phil Crotty |
| Newham | Stephen Batcheler |
| Solihull | Richard Malyon |
| South Tyneside & Gateshead | Peter Hodge |
| Stoke on Trent | Mike Coleman |
| Sunderland | Simon Brown |
| Waltham Forest | Mike Walsh |
Details of each scheme's scope, capital value, procurement methodology (e.g. PFI) and progress are listed on the individual local authority pages.
Private sector companies interested in supplying goods or services to BSF projects should read the information on the private sector page.
Press enquiries
Any press and media enquiries relating to these projects should be directed to the PfS Director of Corporate Affairs Amy Leonard on 020 7273 0023.



