Manchester council has appointed a new leader for the first time in a quarter of a century. Sir Richard Leese has formally stood down after 25 years at the helm, making way for his deputy Bev Craig to take the reins.
The Burnage councillor said she was 'honoured and humbled, excited and proud' as she made her maiden speech as the council's first female leader. READ MORE: Manchester’s new town hall leader on who she is and what comes next She said: "Our story of Manchester is no doubt one of success. "A growing city that is bouncing back from the Covid pandemic stronger than most other places – not just in the UK, but beyond. "A city that attracts world class businesses and talent, that has a world-beating cultural offer. "A diverse
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