DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

Anderson to sue government over Liverpool intervention

Former mayor of Liverpool City Council, Joe Anderson, is planning to sue the Government for its decision to intervene in the city.

article-author
By Heather Jameson | 20 May 2021

Former mayor of Liverpool City Council, Joe Anderson, is planning to sue the Government for its decision to intervene in the city.

Earlier this month, the High Court in Manchester granted the former mayor permission to challenge a decision by the council not to pay his legal fees after his December arrest for alleged corruption. Mr Anderson strongly denies the allegations.

Heather Jameson

Popular articles by Heather Jameson

  1. Mayor launches legal case against own council
  2. Prescott's regional ambitions live on in devolution plans
  3. Indecision time
  4. Children's social care reform must be more than money

SUBSCRIBE TO CONTINUE READING

Get unlimited access to The MJ with a subscription, plus a weekly copy of The MJ magazine sent directly to you door and inbox.

Subscribe

Full website content includes additional, exclusive commentary and analysis on the issues affecting local government.

Login

Already a subscriber?

Heather Jameson

Popular articles by Heather Jameson

  1. Mayor launches legal case against own council
  2. Prescott's regional ambitions live on in devolution plans
  3. Indecision time
  4. Children's social care reform must be more than money
footer-logo

©2024 Hemming Group Limited. Registered in England and Wales. Registered No: 490200. VAT number GB342 023 408