A LONG-SERVING borough leader is facing a post-election challenge to his job.
Hyndburn Council’s Labour group boss Cllr Miles Parkinson is to face an election when it holds its annual meeting on Monday night. He is facing a challenge from Clayton-le-Moors ward s Cllr Melissa Fisher. His deputy Cllr Paul Cox is also to face an election with Rishton s Cllr Kate Walsh as his rival. The contest follows Labour losing a net four wards to the Conservatives in Thursday s borough elections - losing five an gaining Barnfield. Cllr Fisher said: Hyndburn Council has never had a female leader. We feel a female leadership and fresh approach would be positive for the borough and its residents.
A LONG-SERVING borough leader is facing a post-election challenge to his job.
Hyndburn Council’s Labour group boss Cllr Miles Parkinson is to face an election when it holds its annual meeting on Monday night. He is facing a challenge from Clayton-le-Moors ward s Cllr Melissa Fisher. His deputy Cllr Paul Cox is also to face an election with Rishton s Cllr Kate Walsh as his rival. The contest follows Labour losing a net four wards to the Conservatives in Thursday s borough elections - losing five an gaining Barnfield. Cllr Fisher said: Hyndburn Council has never had a female leader. We feel a female leadership and fresh approach would be positive for the borough and its residents.
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