Minutes of UKEB Private Meeting 16 July 2026
Meeting Date/Time: 16 July 2026 at 14:35 hrs Meeting Location: Novotel London Tower Bridge, 10 Pepys Street, EC3N 2NR
PRESENT:
| Name | Designation |
|---|---|
| Paul Lee | Chair |
| Cynthia Alers | Member |
| Amir Amel-Zadeh | Member |
| Mike Ashley | Member |
| Tony Clifford | Member |
| Mark Gregory | Member |
| Sue Harding | Member |
| Edward Knapp | Member |
| Mike Metcalf | Member |
| Rob McPheely | Member |
| Peter Reilly | Member (items 1 – 2) |
| Javed Siddiqui | Member |
| Gail Tucker | Member |
1. Administrative Matters
Welcome and apologies
a)The Board noted apologies from Owen Glaysher.
Declaration of interests
b)There were no declarations of interest to note.
Minutes of the last meeting
c)The Board approved the minutes of the meeting held on 25 June 2026 for publication. (Decision)
Action Log
d)The Board noted the Action Log.
Transparency Register
e)The Board approved the Transparency Register for publication. (Decision)
Gifts and Hospitality Register
f)The Board approved the Gifts and Hospitality Register for publication. (Decision)
2. Directors' 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)
UKEB Forward Agenda
c)The Board considered the Forward Agenda.
d)The Board agreed to cancel the placeholder for the August 2026 Board Meeting. (Decision)
Governance
UKEB Advisory and Working Groups
e)The Board ratified the reappointment of Michelle O'Mara to the Preparer Advisory Group for a further three-year term. (Decision)
3. Any other business
a)There was no other business.
The meeting ended at 15:55 hrs