Birmingham-based real estate firm CB Richard Ellis has appointed Sir Michael Lyons and Sir Andrew Foster as strategic advisers to boost its Government & Infrastructure team’s expertise in public sector assets and infrastructure.

Sir Michael, who has served as chief executive to three major local authorities in the Midlands - Birmingham City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, and Wolverhampton Borough Council - will provide strategic advice on public sector assets, local government and regeneration, and Sir Andrew will advise the team on infrastructure.

Martin Guest, managing director at CB Richard Ellis in Birmingham, said: “Sustainable economic growth is at the top of the Government’s agenda and investment in development and infrastructure will be critical for achieving this goal.

“Against a backdrop of reduced public sector funding, improving efficiency will also be important to ensure the public sector is maximising the value of its asset base.

“We are therefore privileged to be joined by two of the country’s most prominent figures in local government and infrastructure to aid our clients.”