Liverpool City Region Combined Authority unveils changes to its hierarchy

Summary

Knowsley Council leader, Graham Morgan, has been appointed deputy mayor of the Liverpool City Region.

He replaces Mike Wharton, who stepped down as leader of Halton Borough Council earlier this month along with deputy leader, Cllr Dave Thompson.

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