Clifford Morris
| Clifford Morris | |
|---|---|
| Leader of Bolton Council | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Barbara Ronson |
| Mayor of Bolton | |
| In office 2003–2004 | |
| Preceded by | John Walsh |
| Succeeded by | Prentice Howarth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1942 (age 72–73) Bolton, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse(s) | Doreen Eccles |
| Children | three |
Clifford Morris (born 1942) is a Labour politician and the current leader of the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton in Greater Manchester, England.[1]
Early life
He was born in Bolton and married Doreen Eccles at the Hebron Hall, Mayor Street, Bolton in 1964.[2] They have three children (Andrew, David and Helen), six grandchildren and one great grandchild; their names are (from oldest to youngest) Karen, Emma, Andrea, Callum, Rebekah, James and Amiee.[3]
Political career
He was elected as a councillor for the Halliwell ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton in 1983. At the 1992 general election, he stood in the Bolton West Constituency.[4] Between 2003 and 2004, he was the ceremonial Mayor of Bolton.[1] Since 2006, he is the leader of Bolton Council.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Clifford Morris. Links in a chain. accessed 23 May 2011.
- ↑ Lancashire BMD - Marriages. accessed 23 May 2011.
- ↑ Cliff Morris. Bolton Labour Party. accessed 23 May 2011.
- ↑ The Guardian - Politics: Clifford Morris. accessed 23 May 2011.