The former chief executive of Manchester City Council Sir Howard Bernstein was the guest speaker as Downtown in Business launched its Lancashire Property Club earlier this week.
The man who was largely responsible for Manchester’s transformation through the 80’s, 90’s and noughties, talked to DIB members about the city’s regeneration and the key milestones that eventually saw Manchester become the undisputed capital of the North, including the Commonwealth Games, the Spinningfields development, and the emergence of Manchester City FC and the investment into East Manchester.
Sir Howard also advised on the recent ‘Greater Lancashire Plan’ and he urged business leaders and politicians alike to come together to achieve the success that he believes the county can deliver.
A full report on the event will follow in next week’s bulletin.
