Wyre BC has chosen its next chief executive. Subject to approval by the full council on 9 June, Garry Payne will succeed outgoing boss, Donna Hall, when she leaves to join Wigan MBC in August. Mr Payne is currently director of regeneration at Wyre.

The decision to appoint internally from within the existing senior management team ensures continuity and brings savings to the public purse of £21,000 each year.