Newcastle Lord Mayor Dr Ross Kerridge has announced he will retire from office, citing ongoing health challenges following cancer treatment.
In a statement released today, Dr Kerridge said that while his treatment is progressing well, the side-effects remain significant and have made it impossible for him to continue fulfilling the demanding responsibilities of the role.
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