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I don't envy Cornwall Council cabinet member Carolyn Rule who on Tuesday has to explain this entry in her report to members:

"Colin Molton, who is currently Director at the 91Èȱ¬s and Communities Agency with responsibility for investment in the South West, has been appointed as the Chief Executive of the Cornwall Development Company. He will take up his post on 1 October 2010. Colin is recognised as one of the country's best in the field of economic development and regeneration and, as such, comes with a wealth of experience and expertise. Colin is coming to Cornwall at a vitally important time."

"On reflection I believe that the HCA still offers me the right balance of professional and personal opportunities. I was immensely pleased to be offered the job at CDC and thank the management team for its support following my decision not to accept. I wish the CDC well in recruiting its new chief executive. Clearly, I wish to continue to try and help Cornwall achieve its ambitions through the enabling and investment routes which they will be able to draw on from the HCA. I look forward to continuing to work with partners in Cornwall in the future."