THE parent company of an East Lancashire garage has announced changes at the top.

Sanderson Bramall Motor Group, which bought the Westwood Garage Mercedes dealership in Rishton last year, is splitting the role of chairman and chief executive. Peter Jones will join the group as chief executive next month after leaving Rover Group.

Tony Bramall will remain as executive chairman for the group and Keith Hartrick will continue as managing director of the dealership arm.

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