Councillor John Merry
Appointed December 2004
Councillor John Merry is the Leader (Labour) of
Salford City Council. He is a special advisor to the Board of the
National Learning & Skills Council and holds the position of
Deputy Chair of the LGA Children & Young People Board.
Other portfolios include the Greater Manchester Commission for
Economic Development, Employment & Skills from which he chairs
the 14-19 year old agenda. He has held various positions
previously on organisations and committees with an education and
training remit. He has been a full time Councillor since 1990
with previous career experience in retail and sales.
In addition to being a Councillor, John has held office at the
local branch of the Labour Party and canvassed on its behalf. He
holds no other ministerial appointments.
Board sub-committee involvement:
- Chair of the Development & Infrastructure
Sub-committee
- Member of the Sub Regional Strategic Liaison Committee
Register of Interests - updated 20th January
2010
| Company Name |
Nature of Interest |
Direct or Indirect Interest |
| Chapel Wharf Ltd |
Director |
Direct |
| Halle Board |
Board Member |
Direct |
| Higher Broughton (GP) Ltd |
Director |
Direct |
| Learning & Skills Council - Greater Manchester |
Board Member |
Direct |
| LGA Children & Young People |
Board Member |
Direct |
| LGA Strategy & Finance |
Board Member |
Direct |
| Manchester City Centre Management Company Ltd |
Director |
Direct |
| Marketing Manchester |
Director |
Direct |
| MIDAS |
Director |
Direct |
| National Learning & Skills Council |
Special Advisor |
Direct |
| North West Regional Association Assembly |
Board Member |
Direct |
| Salford City Council |
Leader |
Direct |