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Heather Jameson 22 June 2024

Manchester legend Sir Howard Bernstein dies

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Former chief executive of Manchester City Council, Sir Howard Bernstein, has died, aged 71.

The man credited with the renaissance of the city and a key architect of devolution, Sir Howard joined the council at the age of 18, retiring in 2017 after 46 years.

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