An Ainsdale man who was formerly employed by Liverpool City Council has been charged as part of a huge investigation into corruption in the city.
Andrew Barr, formerly the council’s assistant director of highways and planning, 51, of Ainsdale, has been charged with conspiracy to commit misconduct in a public office and bribery.
The charges are part of Operation Aloft, which was launched by police to look into the the awarding of commercial and business contracts from Liverpool City Council between 2010 and 2020.
The former Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, has been also been charged with bribery, misconduct in a public office and conspiracy to commit misconduct in a public office.
A spokesman for Merseyside Police said all 12 were due to appear at Preston Magistrates’ Court on March 28.