Our story
Locata is a not-for-profit organisation, owned and guided by our seven member bodies.
Together, they form the Locata Board, which meets quarterly to ensure we stay on mission:
To deliver high-quality, cost-effective IT solutions that support housing services across the UK.
We specialise in cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) designed to help councils manage housing options efficiently, flexibly, and with full confidence.
Meet the team
Ross Sturley – Chair
Ross became Locata’s Independent Chair in March 2020, following several years as an independent board member. He brings deep expertise from the worlds of media, construction, and property, where he runs a strategic marketing consultancy. Ross is also a Committee Member of CIMCIG, part of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
Peter Riley – Managing Director
Peter has led Locata since 2002, driving our growth into one of the UK’s leading providers of housing options software. He oversees our strategy, operations, finances, and delivery—ensuring every project we support lives up to our values and vision.