John Callcutt CBE Family Shafter Doing A Shifty?
English Partnerships Boss On the Move Again
John Callcutt CBE Negligent & Shalom Family Shafter Changing Places
Following recent reports that John Callcutt CBE, (barely in the post eight months, as Chief Executive Officer of English Partnerships) is, 'moving elsewhere', the following statement has been released to the Shalom Family, from Candice Jones of English Partnerships National Press Office.
"John Callcutt has been seconded to head up the Review of Housebuilding Delivery and will take up his new role from 2 January 2007. Please see the statement below.
Kind regards
Candice Jones"
"STATEMENT 20 December 2006
John Callcutt
Commenting on Ruth Kelly’s announcement that John Callcutt has been seconded to head up the Review of Housebuilding Delivery, English Partnerships’ Chairman, Baroness Ford said, “We are pleased that John’s combination of skills and experience have been recognised by Government and believe that he is uniquely placed to undertake this Review, which is so important to our industry.John’s thorough understanding of the issues facing both the private and public sectors means he will take a practical and realistic approach to the solutions needed to increase the quality and quantity of new homes.
“John has made a major contribution to English Partnerships during his time here and we are sorry that he will be leaving us.
However, we continue to have an extremely strong senior management team at English Partnerships. Chief Operating Officer, John Walker, will be appointed as interim Accounting Officer from 2 January 2007, when John Callcutt takes up his new role. John Walker is well-respected both internally and by our partners, and has the experience to lead the organisation.”
ENDS"
Rt. Hon Ruth Kelly MP Minister for Communities and Local Government Announces John Callcutt's New Job.
"Communities and Local Government's work is at the heart of the Government's commitment to social justice - driving social mobility and promoting economic inclusion. My vision is of a Department on the side of people who want to make a difference, where everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential and to build a stake in society for them and their families. We want strong, cohesive communities in which people feel comfortable and proud to live, with a vibrant civic culture and strong local economy."
Ruth Kelly, Secretary of State, July 2006.
The Shalom Family, respectfully acknowledges Ms Kelly's vision of her department. Especially the notion of 'Social Justice', and a department being, "on the side of people who want to make a difference".
On this most blessed of days the Shalom Family respectfully wishes Ms Ruth Kelly MP, with all her staff at the Department for Communities and Local Government, and John Callcutt CBE, a very Happy, Holy, Peaceful Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
