Jeff Halliwell appointed Chair of the Coal Authority The Coal Authority is an operational delivery body that manages the effects of past coal mining and is using innovative approaches to decarbonising heat using mine water and mine assets, supporting the UK’s net zero goals Image: Coal Authority Jeff Halliwell has been appointed as Chair of the Coal Authority, a partner organisation of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). He will replace Stephen Dingle, who has been in the role for eight years, from April this year. The Coal Authority, which is an operational delivery body, manages the effects of past coal mining as well as uses its information and expertise to help people make informed decisions, support the housing market and provide skilled services to others.