Talk:National Infrastructure Commission

Revisions

Seeking to propose updates to this page but I have a COI as I am employed by the organisation, so offering suggestions for other editors to consider:

• Commissioners: Neale Coleman was appointed as an additional Commissioner in September 2020 (http://transport-network.co.uk/Olympics-alumnus-becomes-NIC-expert-commissioner/16866)

Done Paul W (talk) 13:33, 16 April 2021 (UTC)

• Current Studies: Suggest this section is removed as the organisation routinely has three or four concurrent studies underway, so this section might create an unnecessary burden for editors

Done as part of wider reorganisation of section into Activities Paul W (talk) 14:16, 16 April 2021 (UTC)

• Reports: The Regulation Study currently cited in 'Current Studies' was published in October 2019 with the title ‘Strategic investment and public confidence’ (https://nic.org.uk/studies-reports/regulation/).
• A description might be something like “This October 2019 report explored the future of the UK’s model of regulation for energy, water and telecoms, and proposes how regulators, industry and government might adapt to face the coming challenges of achieving net zero, adapting to changing weather patterns, and increasing digitalisation.”

Done added NIC link to study but also found citation from independent publication regarding headline findings. (In general, I think this article needs more non-NIC sources reporting on its activities). Paul W (talk) 14:16, 16 April 2021 (UTC)

• Additionally, the 'Rail Needs Assessment for the Midlands and the North' was published in December 2020 (https://nic.org.uk/studies-reports/rail-needs-assessment-for-the-midlands-and-the-north/rna-final-report/).
• A description might be something like “This report, published in December 2020, set out a menu of options for a programme of rail investments in the Midlands and the North, using three different illustrative budget options. It was commissioned by government to inform its Integrated Rail Plan.”

Done with added BBC citation. Paul W (talk) 14:26, 16 April 2021 (UTC)

Of course I leave it to more experienced editors to decide on best course of action but I hope this is helpful. Thanks in advance for your time and consideration.Bajwilson (talk) 13:00, 16 April 2021 (UTC)

• Belatedly also spotted that Chief Executive should also be updated, to James Heath (https://nic.org.uk/news/james-heath-appointed-national-infrastructure-commissions-chief-executive/). Apologies/thanks to anyone reviewing.Bajwilson (talk) 13:31, 16 April 2021 (UTC)

Done Used GOV.UK for citation Paul W (talk) 15:20, 16 April 2021 (UTC)

Many thanks for taking the time to review so comprehensively, Paul, sure readers will appreciate it. Bajwilson (talk) 15:34, 16 April 2021 (UTC)

Again proposing some factual updates to this page but have a COI as I am employed by the article organisation.

• Commissioners: Three new Commissioners were appointed in April 2022 - Nicholas Winser, Kate Willard and Jim Hall (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/boost-for-national-infrastructure-commission-with-new-appointments); while Professor David Fisk stood down. For completeness, the five-year terms of Neale Coleman, Julia Prescot and Andy Green were all confirmed on the same date.Bajwilson (talk) 15:14, 22 August 2022 (UTC)

Done Paul W (talk) 16:13, 22 August 2022 (UTC)

Suggesting some factual updates, again noting my COI as an employee:

• Commissioners: Bridget Rosewell left the Commission in January 2023 and Michèle_Dix was appointed in October 2023
• James Richardson (listed under 'executives') departed as chief economist during 2023 Bajwilson (talk) 12:48, 12 January 2024 (UTC)

References

Correct name of organisation

The correct name of this organisation is the National Infrastructure Commission not the UK National Infrastructure Commission. While other UK organisations may include UK as part of their names - the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, for example - the NIC does not. Paul W (talk) 18:32, 8 December 2022 (UTC)