Tributes have poured in for a well known Labour councillor who represented a south Sefton ward for 28 years.
Gordon Friel, who represented Linacre ward, died yesterday, (Monday, July 11) aged 69. Mr Friel, who lived in Maghull, left behind a wife and two children.
Mr Friel was first elected to Sefton Council in May 1994 and held many roles with the authority over the years. Over more recent years he spoke out on pollution issues and on transport.