Sir Howard Bernstein: The visionary who put the swagger back into Manchester
manchestereveningnews.co.ukHis sartorial style was atypical of the staid local government corridors of power. His immaculate wardrobe included ever-present scarves, vivid socks, suits and sovereign rings.
The 'armour' was part of his personality. It reflected the success he had achieved, always putting his beloved city of Manchester and the wider region at the heart of each and every grand plan.
Everything he did, he did for his city. He was a man who got things done, a master dealmaker. READ MORE: Sir Howard Bernstein - the man who changed the face of Manchester Sir Howard Bernstein, the former chief executive of Manchester council, who has died aged 71, was a fixer-in-chief whose visions reshaped Manchester.
He talked big - and delivered. He was the one of a trio of key players whose influence propelled a once tired looking city onto the international stage.
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