The chief executive of Liverpool City Council, Tony Reeves, has dramatically resigned from his position.
Mr Reeves announced his resignation after four years in post as the council's most senior officer. He was appointed in July 2018 having previously worked in the Cunard administration as a consultant.
Today Mayor Joanne Anderson confirmed in an email to staff that Mr Reeves has stepped down from his role as chief executive with immediate effect. The email, seen by the ECHO, confirmed his immediate resignation, adding: "I would like to thank Tony Reeves for his service as chief executive of Liverpool City Council."