Tributes have been paid to a former councillor who pioneered the regeneration of Salford Quays, Ben Wallsworth MBE. He died peacefully in his sleep aged 103, Salford Council has announced.
Mr Wallsworth spent 44 years as a councillor in Salford and is credited with being the visionary behind transforming the derelict Salford docks into today's regenerated Salford Quays.
He also received a medal for bravery during service at Dunkirk in World War II. Flags at Salford Civic Centre have been lowered to half mast as a mark of respect.
Salford City Mayor, Paul Dennett, paying tribute to Mr Wallsworth said: "Ben was a true son of Salford, a giant in the history of our proud city.
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