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Mo Baines Appointed Lead Non-Executive Director at MHCLG

Mo Baines has been appointed as Lead Non-Executive Director (NED) for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). Her appointment is for a three-year term, running until 15 March 2029.

Baines joined the MHCLG Board in October 2024 and has served as Interim Lead NED since then. She brings extensive experience in public policy and local government, with a background in service delivery models, local government finance, and research.

Mo Baines is currently Chief Executive at the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) and a visiting professor at the University of Staffordshire’s Centre for Business, Innovation and the Regions. Her previous roles include Head of Communications and Deputy Chief Executive at APSE. She has contributed to public policy research on service delivery, insourcing, housing, planning, workforce matters, and local government finance.

As Lead NED, Baines will continue to provide independent advice, challenge, and assurance on departmental strategy, performance, risk, and governance. She will also support the effectiveness of the MHCLG Board and its sub-committees, work closely with fellow NEDs to bring external insight and expertise, and advise on leadership, organisational capability, and delivery.

The MHCLG Board, chaired by the Secretary of State, includes junior ministers, senior officials, the Lead Non-Executive, and other non-executive board members. The board meets quarterly and is responsible for departmental performance and delivery, providing leadership and advice on key policy areas and programmes.

This appointment is relevant to UK letting agents and inventory clerks as the MHCLG oversees housing policy and local government matters, which can impact the private rented sector and property management practices.