The local elections scheduled for May were one of the first things postponed in response to the coronavirus outbreak and for one Dukinfield councillor, that means a delayed retirement.
Cllr Brian Wild was all set to call time on his career as a councillor after 26 years and made an honorary Alderman of the borough.
Naila Sharif had been selected as the Labour nominee to contest the seat, but Cllr Wild has confirmed he will now be staying on for another year.
“It will be great to serve the people of Dukinfield for another year,” he said.
“I was due to retire but that’s been put back now until 2021.
“I can handle with another year alongside Jackie and John although I’m not sure they feel the same!
“I look forward to seeing everyone in the community when all this is over.”
Main image:
FLASHBACK: Cllr Brian Wild, left, celebrates his local election victory back in May 2018, congratulated then by MP Andrew Gwynne, and fellow Dukinfield councillors Jackie Lane and John Taylor. He had not planned to stand again in this year’s elections, but now they have been postponed, he will stay in post until next year.
Magpie's Nest leads the way in Tameside's journey to net zero
Award-winning Denton apprentice Billy is 'the embodiment of everything inclusion and disability service is about’
The Herbert Protocol continues to help save lives as GMP adopt online portal
United fan banned for three years after gesturing towards Liverpool fans
