Aug 17 2007
The Chairman of the Housing Corporation, Peter Dixon, has had his second term of appointment extended, by up to two years from 1 October 2007, or until the launch of the new homes agency, if sooner.
Sir Duncan Michael has also agreed to up to a two year extension, and Chris Holmes, Kevin Lavery and Peter Rogers have all been reappointed for a second term of three years, also from 1 October. These appointments would also automatically end when the new homes agency launches.
In addition, Steve Douglas, the new Acting Chief Executive of the Housing Corporation, has joined the boards of both the Housing Corporation and English Partnerships. Steve Douglas became Acting Chief Executive of the Housing Corporation on 2 July 2007 and his appointments to the boards took effect from the same date. It is customary for the Chief Executives of both organisations to sit on both their own board, and that of the other body, for as long as they remain in post.
Communities Minister, Baroness Andrews, said:
“I am very pleased that Peter Dixon has agreed to remain at the helm of the Housing Corporation in the run up to the new homes agency. The continuity that this allows will be a great asset.
“It will also be enormously beneficial to retain the services of Sir Duncan Michael, Peter Rogers, Chris Holmes and Kevin Lavery at this crucial period for the future of social housing. I am also delighted that, as the new Acting Chief Executive, Steve Douglas will be able to contribute to both Boards at this critical time.”