ONE of the leading figures in North West regneration has been named chairman of the New East Manchester.Simon Bate, one of the fouders of Manchester-based Ask Developments succeeds Robert Hough, who has left the role afetr seven years with the urban regeneration company following his appointment last year as chairman of the North West Development Agency.Mr Bate, a former accountant with Levy Gee, launched Westport Developments in 1997, which later became Ask Developments, the name behind Deansgate Locks, Barca and most recently Fi......for the full story register now for free or login below...