Manchester Town Hall is set to see its biggest shake-up at the top since its new council leader took over from Sir Richard Leese at the end of last year. The ruling Labour group - which at 92 members is the largest in the country - has now chosen the councillors who will sign off the most important decisions.
The first part of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) which took place last night (May 12) saw close contests with only one vote separating some candidates. It comes six months after Bev Craig became the first new council leader in Manchester for a quarter of a century, taking over from Sir Richard Leese.
Labour group secretary Pat Karney, who together with the rest of the local party leadership team was returned unanimously to his role unchallenged, said the mood of the meeting which lasted three hours was 'incredibly positive'. He said: "It is an absolute privilege and we are proud to represent Manchester.
