The Chief Secretary to the Treasury has set up a new Council of Expert Advisors to support the work of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).

The Council will 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 has invited Commissioners on the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) to form a Council of Expert Advisors in NISTA, and has appointed them to the Council.

The following have 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.

Terms of Reference are published within the Memorandum of Understanding for NISTA.

About the Appointment Process

These appointments have been made having met required performance standards and with the agreement of ministers. The council members and chair roles are non-executive part-time positions.

Neale Coleman and Kate Willard are members of the Labour Party and Neale Coleman has disclosed donations to the Labour Party.

The other appointees have confirmed that they have not undertaken any political activity within the previous five years including donating to, or canvassing on behalf of, any political party.