Chris Morgan (politician)

Chris Morgan (politician)
Chris Morgan
Mayor of North Tyneside Council
In office
2002–2003
Preceded by position created
Succeeded by Linda Arkley
Personal details
Political party Conservative

Chris Morgan was the Conservative mayor of North Tyneside, England, from his election in May 2002 until he resigned in April 2003.

He was the Borough's first ever directly elected mayor.

He resigned after he was arrested on charges related to child pornography.[1] He was later brought to trial on the child pornography charges. The jury at Hull Crown Court found him not guilty of all charges in September 2004.[2] A by-election was held to replace him - the winner was Linda Arkley. However in March 2005, North Tyneside Labour alleged that Morgan was still 'pulling the strings' on Arkley's proposed budget.[3]

He returned to politics as campaign manager for his successor as mayor[citation needed], Linda Arkley, and for Tynemouth General Election candidate Michael McIntyre[citation needed], however, both lost[citation needed].

References

  1. ^ BBC NEWS | England | Tyne | Arrested mayor resigns his post
  2. ^ BBC NEWS | England | Tyne | Ex-mayor cleared of porn charges
  3. ^ Ex-mayor denies he set the budget - JournalLive
Civic offices
New office Mayor of North Tyneside
2002–2003		 Succeeded by
Linda Arkley


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