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The authoritative Jackie Weaver settling old scores at Handforth Parish Council

Mar 12, 2026 UK News views: 113

The Zoom call sparked chaos that lasted well beyond the meeting.

Over a thousand people watched the live streams of the council’s next March and April meetings.

In the April live stream,Mr Tolver quit as chair of Handforth Parish Council.

Mr Brewerton,who was on the call with his dad Keith,also stepped down.

He later revealed he had faced death threats and ‘two years of hell’ since the controversial meeting.

Cllr Barry Burkhill – was heard telling Jackie Weaver she didn’t ‘know what she was talking about’ – also left his post.

The council decided later that year to change its name to Handforth Town Council,declaring they wanted to ‘move away from the toxic side of Handforth’.

Susan Moore is now chair of Handforth Town Council (Picture: Handforth Parish Council)

New elections were held in 2023,returning many familiar faces to the council.

According to Handforth Town Council’s website,Susan Moore – who staunchly defended Ms Weaver – is now the Chair.

John Smith,who served as Chairman after Mr Tolver quit,and Roger Small are also both councillors.

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