Infrastructure Planning Committee

The Infrastructure Planning Committee provides the Board of Trustees with assurance on the development and delivery of key elements of the University Strategy, specifically the long-term planning and development and performance management of the University’s physical and digital estate, as well as reviewing proposals for the acquisition and disposal of any part of the estate.

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Responsibilities and terms of reference

For full details of the Infrastructure Planning Committee's responsibilities, see Ordinance 4 - Appendix H.

The Infrastructure Planning Committee is one of the committees of the Board of Trustees.

Responsibilities and terms of reference

It is responsible for:

  • Provides the Board of Trustees with assurance on the development and delivery of key elements of the University Strategy, specifically the long-term planning and development and performance management of the University’s physical and digital estate.
  • Provides assurance on behalf of the Board of Trustees that the University's infrastructure supports its mission, strategic goals, and operational needs across the medium and long-term horizons.

Membership

Members and roles

The Infrastructure Planning Committee  has up to 9 members.

  • Mr Steven Boyd, Independent Member (Chair)
  • Mark Allan, Independent Member
  • Linda Fletcher, Additional Member
  • Mr Jack Boyer, Chair of the Board of Trustees
  • One Academic Trustee (to be appointed)
  • One Professional Services Trustee (to be appointed)

 

 

Attendees

The Vice-Chancellor, the Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee are not members of the Committee (but may be invited to attend on the invitation of the Chair of the Committee

The following staff may attend meetings and offer advice to committee members:

  • Chief Operating Officer, Registrar and University Secretary
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Chief Property Officer
  • Chief Digital Information Officer

They are not eligible to vote in meetings.

Committee Secretary

  • Current post-holder: Helen Cole, Senior Governance Officer
  • Email: helen.cole@bristol.ac.uk
  • Telephone: +44 (0)117 45 60586

Vacancies

There are currently no vacancies.

Meeting dates and paper submission deadlines 2024/25

View paper submission deadlines

View paper submission guidance. 

  • Friday 25 October 2024, 10am
  • Thursday 17 April 2025, 10am
  • Friday 20th June 2025, 10am