Natural England Board - Reappointments (Reappointment)
- Body
- Natural England Board (NE)
- Appointing Department
- Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
- Sector
- Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
- Location
- Various
- Number of Vacancies
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Announcement
An announcement has been made on the outcome of this appointment.
Reappointments to the Natural England Board
Defra Ministers have reappointed Lord Blencathra, Catherine Dugmore and Henry Robinson for a second term. Their second terms will run from 12 September 2021 until 11 March 2024.
Board members play an important role in supporting and encouraging the executive team in improving Natural England’s delivery for the natural environment by driving forward substantial change to deliver value for money, excellent customer service and better collaboration with partners.
Natural England plays a key role in delivering Government’s environmental priorities. Its general purpose is to ensure the natural environment is conserved, enhanced and managed for the benefit of present and future generations.
The appointment and reappointments have been made in accordance with the Ministerial Governance Code on Public Appointments published by the Cabinet Office. All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process.
There is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if significant) to be declared. Clare Fitzsimmons, Catherine Dugmore and Henry Robinson have declared that they have not taken part in any significant political activity in the past five years. Lord Blencathra declared that he takes the Conservative Whip in the House of Lords. He does not make speeches on party political matters or issues related to Natural England.
Date: 10/09/2021
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Additional Information
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How to Apply
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This is a reappointment