Key Council roles confirmed at Annual Meeting

Knowsley Council held its Annual Meeting this afternoon (Friday, 22 May 2026).

Councillors re-elected Cllr Graham Morgan as Leader of the Council, with Cllr Tony Brennan also remaining as Deputy Leader.

They also endorsed the appointment of Cllr Edna Finneran as Mayor of Knowsley for the municipal year 2026/2027; and Cllr Joanne Burke as Deputy Mayor.

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet were confirmed as follows:

• Leader of Knowsley Council – Cllr Graham Morgan

• Cabinet Member for Children & Young People – Cllr Sean Donnelly

• Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care – Cllr Del Arnall

• Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development – Cllr Tony Brennan

• Cabinet Member for Health – Cllr Christine Bannon

• Cabinet Member for Resources – Cllr Jayne Lonergan

• Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods – Cllr Shelley Powell

Councillors were also appointed to various committees and advisory and working groups. You can see a full list of those roles and appointments here.