Latest civil service & public affairs moves — May 15

Houses of Parliament

• House of Lords –  Lord Millett (Crossbench, Life Peer) retired; Lord Thomas (Crossbench, Life Peer) died.

Government departments

• Ombudsmen: Housing Ombudsman – David Connolly to be acting housing ombudsman from 5th June when Denise Fowler steps down.

Devolved Authorities

• Scottish Government: Scottish Natural Heritage – Mike Cantlay appointed as chair of the board.

Local Authorities:

• Wokingham Borough Council – Andy Couldrick to stand down as chief executive; By-election Result 11 May: Kings Lynn & West Norfolk Council – Gary Howman elected for Fairstead – Labour hold.

Interest Groups

• Early Intervention Foundation – Jo Casebourne to become chief executive in August, replacing Carey Oppenheim.
• Institute for Family Business – Hugh Clark appointed as chair, replacing Peter Armitage.
• The Stroke Association – Andrew Cook appointed as executive director, Income Generation, starting 24 July.
• Independent Age – Jo Clearly appointed Chair, replacing Diana Brittan.

Consultancies

• Porta Communications – David Wright to retire as executive chair.

Corporates

• House of Fraser – Alex Williamson to become chief executive.