Sir Howard Bernstein, a visionary civic leader and key figure in the regeneration of Manchester, has passed away at the age of 71. Known for putting the swagger back into Manchester and spearheading its regeneration post-IRA bombing in 1996, Bernstein's legacy as a titan of Manchester is widely recognized. His influence and success in revitalizing the city from the 1980s to 2010s serve as a blueprint for other post-industrial cities. Tributes pour in from various sources, emphasizing his high level of ambition for Greater Manchester and the impact he had on the city's transformation.
I wrote an obituary of Sir Howard Bernstein - an extraordinary figure who came out of Jewish north Manchester and went on to reshape the city. “Howard was unique” one colleague said. “Literally a once-in-a-generation mercurial talent.” https://t.co/nUcC3OCZdz @ManchesterMill
The opportunist: How Sir Howard Bernstein bent Manchester to his will. An obituary of one of the city's most influential figures, by @joshi. https://t.co/cbC96VAj7Z
Sir Howard Bernstein was the visionary Mancunian who spearheaded the city’s regeneration after the IRA bombing of 1996. Read the full obituary below https://t.co/oHUU2dnKHO
Titan of Manchester Sir Howard Bernstein dies aged 71 https://t.co/Ew2q3XrAbQ
The best way we can honour him is to maintain his high level of ambition for Greater Manchester, building on the foundations he laid. We will do that but we will also miss him greatly. Thanks for everything, Howard. 🙏🏻 https://t.co/O2wxmJfLvz
🇬🇧 Manchester Legend ▫Sir Howard Bernstein : 1953-2024 ▫The visionary who put the swagger back into Manchester ▫@NealkeelingMEN ▫https://t.co/UIfOxbqdLr 👈 #frontpagestoday @MENnewsdesk #UK 🇬🇧 https://t.co/bt76cKB1F8
We won’t, because we’re British. But the regeneration of Manchester from the 1980s - 2010s should celebrated & shared as a blueprint to other post-industrial cities. Much of that success was down to Sir Howard Bernstein. May their memory be a blessing. https://t.co/K658537R2m
V sad news to hear about passing away of Sir Howard, an exemplary and visionary civic leader in my home town… The original levelling up was the regeneration of centre of Manchester, amid scepticism, hostility and some laughter. Surprised more national lessons are not learnt https://t.co/h4uNqa6ICn
Sir Howard Bernstein, 1953-2024: the man who remade Manchester https://t.co/22qJOwSDJq