The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, the Rt Hon Darren Jones MP, has set up a new Council of Expert Advisors to support the work of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).
The aim of the Council is to bring the impartial and expert advice of experienced practitioners to support the implementation of the government’s 10-year infrastructure strategy and delivery of NISTA’s objectives.
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury invited Commissioners on the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) and the following have now been appointed to the NISTA Council of Expert Advisors:
- Sir John Armitt
- Julia Prescot
- Sir Tim Besley
- Neale Coleman
- Michele Dix
- Andy Green
- Jim Hall
- Sadie Morgan
- Kate Willard
- Nick Winser
These appointments will be until 31 December 2025, with the exception of Sir John Armitt, Sir Tim Besley, and Sadie Morgan. The current term dates for Sir John Armitt, Sir Tim Besley, and Sadie Morgan are due to end before the 31 December 2025 and their appointments will end on the original end dates.
Sir John Armitt has been appointed as the Chair of the Council. A campaign to appoint a new Chair, and a process for new Council membership, will be launched in due course.
