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 17th June
2010
| Company Name |
Nature of Interest |
Direct or Indirect Interest |
| Central Salford URC Ltd |
Director |
Direct |
| Cityco |
Director |
Direct |
| Halle Board |
Board Member |
Direct |
| Higher Broughton (GP) Ltd |
Director |
Direct |
| LGA Children & Young People |
Board Member |
Direct |
| LGA Strategy & Finance |
Board Member |
Direct |
| Manchester City Centre Management Company Ltd |
Director |
Direct |
| Manchester Enterprises Ltd |
Director |
Direct |
| MediaCityUK Ltd (dormant) |
Director |
Direct |
| MIDAS |
Director |
Direct |
| New East Manchester Ltd |
Director |
Direct |
| NHS Christie Trust |
Chair of Governors |
Direct |
| Salford City Council |
Leader |
Direct |
| Trinity ICP Ltd |
Director |
Direct |
| Young Peoples Learning Association |
Board Member |
D irect |