A Sefton Labour councillor who resigned his seat after 28 years has addressed rumours he was “forced out” amid a row over playing fields.
Sefton Council confirmed long-serving Netherton and Orrell councillor Robert Brennan resigned his seat as Labour councillor last week, paving the way for a by-election in the ward, which is also represented by council leader cllr Ian Maher.
In a Facebook post in a local group at the weekend which referred to the councillor’s resignation, comments were made about the circumstances of Mr Brennan’s departure.
