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The leader of Bury council is to step down after less than a year in charge.
Ex-police inspector Coun David Jones, who was appointed chief of the Labour-run town hall 10 months ago, will formally step aside next week.
Cabinet member Coun Eamonn O’Brien is set to take over following a meeting next Wednesday (May 20).
Coun Jones, 64, said it was a 'demanding role' and felt the time was right to hand over the reins.
He said: “I took up the position quite quickly to fill a vacancy.
"I’ve enjoyed it,
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