Work continues to bring NHS Gloucestershire and NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICBs together in line with national reforms and to deliver for local people and communities.

The cluster arrangement between the two ICBs is being developed to support shared priorities, reduce duplication and strengthen leadership across both systems.

Key steps have already been taken, including the appointment of a joint chief officer team to provide consistent executive leadership. The next stage is to put in place joint governance arrangements to guide how decisions are made and how the cluster delivers its responsibilities.

The appointment of five joint Non Executive Directors (NEDs), selected from the current postholders in both ICBs following a robust process, is now confirmed. From 1 April 2026, they will serve on both Boards and chair the committees that will guide the cluster’s work and oversight.

The appointments are:

  • Professor Dame Jane Cummings: Strategic Health Inequalities, Prevention, Population Health and Commissioning Committee.
  • Ayesha Janjua: Transformation, People and OD Committee.
  • Ellen Donovan: Finance, Performance and Quality Outcomes Committee.
  • Alison Moon: Remuneration Committee.
  • Professor Sir Steve West: Audit Committees for both ICBs, which will run in common to maintain independence.

Sincere gratitude is expressed to the NEDs who will leave at the end of March for their significant contribution and support to both Boards.

Cluster Chief Executive, Shane Devlin, and the new chief officers, will also serve on the respective Boards for Gloucestershire and BNSSG ICBs. The voting Partner Members of the two Boards remain unaffected.

The two ICB Boards will establish a committee, called the Joint Cluster Board, to support decision-making. This will include the Chair plus all current Partner Members, joint NEDs, cluster CEO and the chief officer team, alongside other Board participants.

Staff consultation is expected to begin in late March. This will give colleagues across both ICBs an opportunity to comment on the next steps in the development of the cluster.

Community partners will continue to be kept updated and their continuing support is appreciated.