Minutes of UKEB Private Meeting 26 June 2025
Meeting Date/Time: 26 June 2025 at 15:25 hrs Meeting Location: 1 Harbour Exchange, Harbour Exchange Square, London, E14 9GE
PRESENT:
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Pauline Wallace | Chair |
| Mike Ashley | Member |
| Phil Aspin | Member (items 1 – 4) |
| Tony Clifford | Member |
| Katherine Coates | Member |
| Robin Cohen | Member (items 1 – 4) |
| Owen Glaysher | Member |
| Paul Lee | Member |
| Mike Metcalf | Member |
| Peter Reilly | Member |
| Mike Wells | Member |
| Susan Currie | FRC Head of Due Process Oversight (item 1) |
| Clare Thompson | FRC Audit and Risk Committee Chair (item 1) |
1. FRC Audit and Risk Committee Chair
a) The Board received an update from the FRC Audit and Risk Committee Chair (ARC) and FRC Head of Due Process Oversight on the oversight of UKEB governance and due process for the 2024/25 reporting period and the oversight workplan for 2025/26.
2. Administrative Matters
Welcome and apologies
a) The Board noted apologies from Amir Amel-Zadeh and Edward Knapp.
Declaration of interests
b) The Board noted the following declaration of interest:
- Phil Aspin's employer is involved in rate-regulated activities.
Minutes of the last meeting
c) The Board approved the minutes of the meeting held on 22 May 2025 for publication. (Decision)
Action Log
d) The Board noted the Action Log.
UKEB Forward Agenda
e) The Board considered the Forward Agenda and noted some amendments to the various items for upcoming meetings.
Transparency Register
f) The Board approved the Transparency Register for publication. (Decision)
Gifts and Hospitality Register
g) The Board approved the Gifts and Hospitality Register for publication, subject to a minor amendment. (Decision)
3. Annual Technical Report to the Secretary of State
a) The Board discussed the draft Annual Report on the UKEB's Technical Work 2023/2024.
b) Subject to the comments made at the meeting, and final review by the Chair, the Board approved the report. (Decision)
4. Technical Director's Updates
a) The Board noted updates from the Technical Director.
UKEB's Work Plan
b) The Board approved the UKEB's Work Plan for publication on the website. (Decision)
5. Operational Update
a) The Board noted the update on UKEB Operational matters.
6. Update from Members
a) There were no updates to note.
7. Any other business
a) There was no other business.
The meeting ended at 17:19 hrs