New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs
Dods People draws together a list of appointments in Westminster politics, the devolved administrations and the public affairs sector in the last week.
Houses of Parliament:
House of Lords
Lord Faulks has left the Conservatives, and now sits as non-affiliated.
Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint has left the Conservatives, and now sits as non-affiliated.
House of Commons
Jane Dodds was elected as the new Liberal Democrat MP for Brecon and Radnorshire, the seat was previously held by Conservative Chris Davies.
Government Departments:
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority – Tom Smith to stand down as Chair in February when his term ends.
Radioactive Waste Management – Bruce McKirdy is to retire and stand down as Managing Director in March.
Civil Nuclear Police Authority - Sue Scane joined as an independent member.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Marine Management Organisation – Tom McCormack to become Chief Executive in September.
Ministry of Defence
Defence Equipment and Support - Mark Russell has been announced as the Chair, starting in November.
Parties:
Scottish Green Party
Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie were elected as Co-Leaders of the party.
Devolved Authorities:
Scottish Parliament
Sarah Boyack has replaced Kezia Dugdale as the Labour MSP for Lothian.
Local Authorities:
By-election Result 30th July
City of London Corporation – Dawn Linsey Wright elected for Coleman Street – Independent gain from Independent. (Stuart Fraser resigned).
By-election Results 1st August
Stockport Council – Charles Gibson elected for Hazel Grove – Liberal Democrat hold. (Jon Twigge resigned).
Huntingdonshire Council – Sarah Wilson elected for Godmanchester and Hemingford Abbots – Liberal Democrat hold. (David Underwood resigned).
Industry
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Interest Groups
Royal College of Physicians - Wajid Hussain appointed as the Clinical Director for Digital Health.
Heart Research UK - Kate Bratt-Farrar appointed as Chief Executive, replacing Barbara Harpham.
Volunteering Matters - Paul Reddish to replace Oonagh Aitken as Chief Executive.
Transparency International UK - Daniel Bruce will become Chief Executive in the autumn.
Trade Associations
Association of Police and Crime Commissioners - Katy Bourne was elected as Chair.
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