DEPUTY council leader Cllr Russ Bowden has survived a challenge to his role at the Labour group's annual general meeting this evening, Thursday.
Cllr Bowden (LAB – Birchwood), who is also executive board member for corporate finance, 'comprehensively' held off a challenge from former deputy Cllr Graham Friend (LAB – Poulton North) in the vote at the Town Hall.
Last May, council leader Cllr Terry O'Neill survived a leadership challenge.
Although Cllr O'Neill (LAB – Burtonwood and Winwick) is scheduled to remain in charge until 2020, the Warrington Guardian understands Cllr Bowden is interested in becoming the next leader.
But Cllr O'Neill's leadership was not discussed this evening.
As previously reported, 'toxic plans' for two deputy leaders were shelved before the meeting.
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