House of Lords
Lord Borrie (Labour, life peer) died on 30th September.
Government departments
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
- Imperial War Museum – Judith Mayhew Jonas’ appointment as Trustee extended for a year.
- National Portrait Gallery – Brian Allen reappointed to the Board.
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
- Archie Norman has been appointed as Lead Non-Executive Director of the Board.
- Medical Research Council - Donald Brydon reappointed as Chair.
Ministry of Justice
- HM Courts & Tribunals Service - Susan Acland-Hood appointed as Chief Executive.
- Legal Services Board - Jeremy Mayhew and Catharine Seddon appointed as lay members.
Department for Work and Pensions
- Social Security Advisory Committee - Bruce Calderwood appointed as a member
Non-Ministerial Departments
- Serious Fraud Office - Mark Thompson promoted to become Chief Operating Officer.
Political parties:
• UK Independence Party: Diane James stepped down as Leader, Nigel Farage replaces her on an interim basis.
• Alliance: David Ford stepped down as Leader, replacement to be replaced on 26th October.
Local Authorities:
By-election Results 6th October
- Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council – Shamim Abdullah elected for Rumworth – Labour hold.
- Caerphilly Council – Lindsey Harding elected for Gilfach – Labour hold.
- Caerphilly Council - Joe Smyth elected for Risca East – UKIP gain from Labour
- East Devon District Council – Darryl Nicholas elected for Exmouth Brixington –Conservative hold.
- Haringey Council – Noah Tucker elected for St Ann’s – Labour hold.
- Glasgow Council – Chris Cunningham elected for Garscadden & Scotstounhill – SNP gain from Labour.
- Hartlepool Council – Tim Fleming elected for Headland & Harbour – UKIP gain from Labour
Industry
- Churches Conservation Trust - Edward Mortimer appointed as a member.
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust – Campbell Robb appointed as Chief Executive from January.
Consultancies
- Portland - Clare Collard hired as Head of Stakeholder and Public Affairs.
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