New appointments this week in UK politics, civil service and public affairs
Dods People draws together a list of this week's appointments in Westminster politics, all the devolved administrations and the public affairs sector.
Houses of Parliament:
House of Commons
Petitions Committee - That Susan Elan Jones discharged and Daniel Zeichner added as a member.
Government departments:
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
VisitEngland - Fiona Pollard and Allan Lambert
Historic Royal Palaces – Rupert Gavin reappointed as Chair until 2021.
UK Sport Board - Sally Bolton appointed as a member.
Department for Transport
Maritime and Coastguard Agency – Alan Massey to retire as Chief Executive at the end of the year.
Ministry of Justice
Judicial Pension Board – Russell Aguis appointed as an independent member for two years.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Natural England - Lord Blencathra, Sue Hartley, Henry Robinson and Marian Spain appointed to the Board and Catherine Dugmore named as Chair of the Audit, Risk, Assurance Committee.
Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board - Conor Colgan, James Shouler , Richard Sparey and Steve Thompson appointed as new Beef & Lamb sector board members.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Rob Macaire has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Iran in succession to Nicholas Hopton.
Parties:
Labour Party
Debbie Abrahams resigned as Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, and Margaret Greenwood has taken the role on an interim basis.
Devolved Authorities:
Welsh Government
Adrian Crompton to become Auditor General for Wales in July, replacing Huw Vaughan Thomas.
Local Authorities:
By-election Results 15th March
South Kesteven Council – Rachael Cooke elected for Stamford St George's – Conservative hold. (Katherine Brown resigned).
South Kesteven Council – David Taylor elected for Stamford St John’s – Conservative hold. (Terl Bryant died).
Redcar and Cleveland Council – Vera Rider elected for Longbeck – Conservative gain from Independent – (Mike Findley resigned).
Industry
Trade Associations
Confederation of British Industry – John Cope to become Head of Policy, Education & Skills on 26th March.
Interest Groups
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health - Russell Viner took up his role as President.
Media
BBC – Kerris Bright to become Chief Customer Officer in the summer and will sit on the Executive Committee.
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