New appointments this week in UK politics, civil service and public affairs
Dods People draws together a list of last week's appointments in Westminster politics, all the devolved administrations and the public affairs sector.
Houses of Parliament:
House of Lords
Lord Loomba (life peer), was non-affiliated and now sits as crossbench.
House of Commons
Environmental Audit Committee – Colin Clark and Glyn Davies appointed as members.
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee – Jo Platt appointed as a member.
Home Affairs Committee – Douglas Ross replaced Esther McVey as a member.
International Trade Committee – Stephanie Peacock replaced Keith Vaz as a member.
Science and Technology Committee – Carol Monaghan replaced Stephanie Peacock as a member.
Government Departments:
Department for Transport
HS2 Ltd - Andrew McNaughton is to become a part-time Strategic Technical Adviser.
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Regulatory Policy Committee - Anthony Browne appointed as the new Chair.
Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
VisitBritain - Judith Macgregor appointed to the board.
Arts Council England – Michael Eakin, Catherine Mallyon, Andrew Miller, George Mpanga, Elisabeth Murdoch. Paul Roberts and Tessa Ross appointed as general council members and David Joseph reappointed; Sukhy Johal appointed as Midlands Area Chair, Kate Willard as North Area Chair, Roni Brown as South East Area Chair, and Rosemary Squire reappointed as South West Area Chair.
UK Gambling Commission - Sarah Harrison to stand down as Chief Executive in February.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Andrew Pearce has been appointed Governor of Montserrat.
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Christine Middlemiss to replace Nigel Gibbens as Chief Veterinary Officer in March.
Cabinet Office
Social Mobility Commission – Alan Milburn resigned as Chair of the Board; Baroness Shephard, Paul Gregg and David Johnston resigned as members.
Local Authorities:
Derby City Council – Paul Robinson to stand down as Chief Executive in April.
Worcestershire County Council – Paul Robinson to become the new Chief Executive.
By-election Results 7th December
North Devon Council - Caroline Leaver elected for Newport – Liberal Democrat gain from Conservative.
Enfield Council – Ergun Eren elected for Enfield Highway – Labour hold.
Industry
Trade Associations
EEF, the manufacturers' organisation – Stephen Phipson replaced Terry Scuoler as Chief Executive on 1st December.
Association for Scottish Public Affairs – Callum Chomczuk named as the new Chair, replacing Alastair Ross.
Interest Groups
SafeLives – Suzanne Jacob promoted to become Chief Executive, replacing Diana Barran.
Breast Cancer Care – Steve Lucas appointed as Director of Fundraising and Marketing.
Royal Blind Group – Richard Baker appointed as Policy Manager.
Consultancies
Edelman – Feargal Purcell becomes Director of Public Affairs.
Corporates
Santander UK – Stewart Todd to become Head of External Communications in March.
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