Richard Leese and Howard Bernstein ran the city council for decades in Manchester, shaping a unique leadership structure in Greater Manchester that included Salford.
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Richard Leese and Howard Bernstein ran the city council for decades in Manchester, shaping a unique leadership structure in Greater Manchester that included Salford.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Burnham acknowledges Leese and Bernstein's historical roles while promoting bus reform.1 source
Details the historical council leadership and regional structure of Greater Manchester.1 source
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The entities involved
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Manchester
city in Greater Manchester, England
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Greater Manchester
metropolitan county in North West England
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Salford
city in Greater Manchester, England, UK
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