Political Updates 25th November 2019

This week’s Political Updates, covers moves and changes at all levels of government.

Government

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has announced that the appointment term of Non-executive members of the Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company (NITHC) has been extended (more info)

The Charity Commission has appointed interim managers to manage the property and affairs at The Jalloh Charitable Trust and The Deacons Charitable Trust (more info)

Mr Christopher Campbell has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Ecuador in succession to Ms Katherine Ward LVO. He will take up his appointment during November 2020 (more info)

Paul Uppal has stepped down from his role as Small Business Commissioner (more info)

Scottish Government 

Dr David Signorini to replace Jo O’Hara as chief executive for the Scottish Forestry (more info)

Welsh Government 

Three new appointments to the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales. John Bader appointed as Chair serving for a further two years. Claire Sharp and Joe Stockley appointed as members commencing on 1 January 2020 for two years. (more info)