The trial of a council leader accused of electoral fraud has been postponed.
Cllr Russ Bowden, the Labour leader of Warrington Borough Council, was due to face a jury at Liverpool Crown Court beginning Monday, after being charged with three counts of providing false information for a purpose connected with the registration of electors and one of permitting a false statement to be furnished to a returning officer at an election. The 53-year-old denies these counts.
However, his case was adjourned due to a lack of court time. Bowden wore a grey suit and was supported by deputy leader Cllr Cathy Mitchell as his trial was delayed to Monday, April 24.
