100. Leading Manchester: Building for the Future
Episode 100, Sep 22, 2020, 06:00 AM
For this special 100th episode of FastForward we speak to Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester City Council.
We have heard stories from many visionary entrepreneurs and leaders on this podcast, but what does it take to lead an entire city? And just how do you take a city that's in economic collapse and transform it into the most livable city in the UK? (Economist Global Livability Index 2019)
Sir Richard was elected to leader of Manchester City Council in 1996, a date now etched in the city's history following the IRA bombing. Over the last 24 years he's overseen rebuilding and regeneration projects and helped to cement the city's reputation as a global economic player.
In this episode Sir Richard takes us on a journey though the past two decades, looking over some of his highlights and the many challenges he's faced and is continuing to encounter, particularly the impact of Covid-19. And with the transformation of Manchester still a work in progress Sir Richard explains why he wants future generations to say that the city is still not good enough.
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Host: Patricia Keating
Guest: Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council
https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/who-we-are/leaders/sir-richard-leese/
We have heard stories from many visionary entrepreneurs and leaders on this podcast, but what does it take to lead an entire city? And just how do you take a city that's in economic collapse and transform it into the most livable city in the UK? (Economist Global Livability Index 2019)
Sir Richard was elected to leader of Manchester City Council in 1996, a date now etched in the city's history following the IRA bombing. Over the last 24 years he's overseen rebuilding and regeneration projects and helped to cement the city's reputation as a global economic player.
In this episode Sir Richard takes us on a journey though the past two decades, looking over some of his highlights and the many challenges he's faced and is continuing to encounter, particularly the impact of Covid-19. And with the transformation of Manchester still a work in progress Sir Richard explains why he wants future generations to say that the city is still not good enough.
If you enjoyed this podcast feel free to leave a review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/fastforward
Host: Patricia Keating
Guest: Sir Richard Leese, Leader of Manchester City Council
https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/who-we-are/leaders/sir-richard-leese/
Listening Time: 60 mins
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