Former BBC and ITV News editor named director of comms at Liverpool City Council

She added on LinkedIn: “I am hugely honoured to have recently been appointed the new Communications Director for Liverpool City Council.

“In an age of government austerity, Brexit fears and global downturn it is hugely important that we have local government leaders who are willing to make bold decisions to help transform lives and regions.”

The role has been newly created by new chief executive Tony Reeves after a review of his management team.

The comms team covers the press office, internal comms, marketing and digital and includes around 25 staff.