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 MacLaurin (Conservative, Life Peer) retired on 22nd December.
Lord Blyth of Rowington (Conservative, Life Peer) retired on 1st January.
Government departments:
HM Treasury
Prudential Regulation Committee – David Belsham reappointed as an external member.
Financial Conduct Authority – Charles Randall appointed as Chair from 1st April.
National Infrastructure Commission – Lord Adonis resigned as Chair.
Department for Transport
Office of Rail and Road – Stephen Glaister reappointed as Chair.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Veterinary Products Committee - Enrique Vega, Mark White, Ye-Mei Ruby Chang, Andrea Tarr, Helen Ballantyne and Rachel Bennett have been appointed as members and Malcolm Bennett has been appointed as Chair.
Parties:
Labour Party:
Alex Cunningham resigned as Shadow Minister for Pensions.
Devolved Authorities:
National Assembly for Wales
Nathan Gill (Independent, elected as UKIP) resigned as AM for North Wales on 27th December and was replaced by Mandy Jones (UKIP).
Local Authorities:
By-election Result 4th January
Hertsmere Borough Council - Rebecca Butler elected for Borehamwood Cowley Hill – Labour gain from Conservative.
Industry
Consultancies
JBP - James Hinchliffe promoted to Strategic Engagement Director and James Hargrave to Policy and Communications Director.
FTI Consulting - Alex Deane and Giles Barrie promoted to become Senior Managing Directors.
Interest Groups
Christian Aid - Amanda Khozi Mukwashi appointed as Chief Executive from April.
Corporates
BBA Aviation - Mark Johnstone promoted to become Chief Executive.
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