David Curtis announced this week that he has been appointed a regional director with the Government's new Homes and Communities Agency, which is headed by former council chief executive Sir Bob Kerslake.

After nearly ten years in Sheffield, he will be responsible for co-ordinating regeneration and housing projects across Yorkshire and the Humber.

It is a job that will see him remain involved in key Sheffield schemes supported by the Government such as the redevelopment of Park Hill flats, the New Retail Quarter and the area near the rail station.

Mr Curtis is currently the council's interim Executive Director for Development, Environment, and Leisure, replacing John Mothersole, who is now chief executive.

As Director of Development Services he has led many regeneration initiatives in Sheffield, including the new inner relief road and the creation of the station square.

He said he took particular pride from being involved with the council's team that had set new standards for the new 'public realm' - pedestrianised areas and their landscaping such as the Peace Gardens and Station Square – that were now acclaimed across Britain and further afield.

Mr Curtis said his new job "provides a great opportunity to continue my work in regeneration on a regional and national stage".

John Mothersole said: "David has made a major contribution to Sheffield's regeneration."



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