Actually that’s really unfair, as Tom Wharburton is definitely one of the good guys. I’m a bit out of date with this as I’ve only just heard that he’s leaving One NorthEast, where he was responsible for writing the new North East Strategy.
Shame, as he was one of the good guys. Nice to work with and intelligent and effective with it, but it’s not surprising when the Conservatives are ahead in the polls and are committed to destroying RDAs. He’s gone to the Housing and Communities Agency to work for Pat Ritchie (!).
By the by, One NorthEast need to update their website more regularly. Not only does this page get Tom Wharburton’s job wrong but it still has Nick Muse on – and he left ages ago. I suppose it’s as well they don’t still have Charlotte Carpenter or Phil Shakeshaft’s contact details.
