Sir Howard Bernstein, the veteran chief executive of Manchester council who transformed the former “Cottonopolis” into the UK’s second city, is standing down after 45 years at the town hall. “It’s a cliche about getting things done but he’s the most business-focused council chief executive I’ve ever seen. Facebook Twitter Pinterest George Osborne described Sir Howard Bernstein as a star of British local government. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PAHe said: “Sir Howard is widely recognised as one of the great local government chief executives. Having someone of his talent, vision and drive dedicate his career to the city has been an undoubted plus for Manchester.

Source: The Guardian September 15, 2016 11:24 UTC