Chris Thornton, Director

Chris has one of the widest remits at Craigforth, having worked on everything from database feasibility studies to housing market studies, detailed Sasines analysis to social rented sector analyses. His brief has also included housing management and community care studies.  Chris is an experienced project manager and leads our work on Citizens' Panels and manages our large scale surveys and consultations.  Other interests include social research and housing markets.  He has well-developed skills in data analysis and plays a key role in database development and maintenance.

At a glance

Qualifications:

BA (Hons) Philosophy (First Class), University of Stirling

Employment:

 2007 -
Director, Craigforth 
 2003 - 2007Senior Researcher, Research Manager. Craigforth
 2002 - 2003
Researcher, Craigforth

Current and Recent Projects:

South Lanarkshire Council - Citizens' Panel Quality of Life 2008
Scottish Borders Council - Sheltered Housing Review
Highland Council - Gaelic Use Staff Survey
Scottish Health Council - NHS Complaints Review
Dundee Partnership - Assessing Housing Needs, Demand and Affordability in Greater Dundee HMA
Scottish Government - Modernising Planning Appeals Consultation Paper: Analysis of Response
Aberdeenshire Council - Developing a Temporary Accommodation Strategy for Aberdeenshire
North Ayrshire Council - Low Cost Home Ownership: Requirements, Opportunities and Constraints


Contact Chris

Tel: 01786 448610

E-mail: c.thornton@craigforth.co.uk