SIR Howard Bernstein has been appointed to chair a strategic regeneration body in London's West End.

He has been appointed by Westminster City Council to lead the West End Commission which will set a blueprint for future success of the area, and come up with new ideas to tackle some of the challenges the area faces.

Sir Howard, who has risen through the ranks at Manchester City Council, is one of the most respected figures in local government and regeneration. He has built a reputation as a deal-doer and a someone al......for the full story register now for free or login below...