LEIGH, Atherton and Tyldesley residents have decisively rejected the idea of Wigan Council being run by an elected mayor.
Some 9,000 people responded with 5,131 (56pc) voting to keep the existing leader and cabinet system with 2,478 (27pc) in favour of an elected mayor and cabinet and just 1,333 (15pc) backing an elected mayor and council manager.
Council leader Lord Smith said: "This is a decisive vote in favour of the system which we believe offers the best form of political management for the borough. I am pleased that the result is so clear-cut."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article