Bev Craig
Labour Politician- Leader of the City of Manchester / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bev Craig is a Labour politician, serving as councillor for Burnage, and Leader of Manchester City Council.[1] As leader she is also a member of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and is the combined authority's portfolio lead for Economy, Business and Inclusive Growth.[2]
Quick Facts Leader of Manchester City Council, Preceded by ...
Bev Craig | |
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Leader of Manchester City Council | |
Assumed office 1 December 2021 | |
Preceded by | Richard Leese |
Member of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority | |
Assumed office December 2021 | |
Preceded by | Richard Leese |
Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council | |
In office 19 May 2021 ā 1 December 2021 | |
Member of Manchester City Council for Burnage | |
Assumed office 5 May 2011 Serving with Azra Ali and Murtaza Iqbal | |
Preceded by | John Cameron |
Majority | 2,615 |
Personal details | |
Born | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
Political party | Labour |
Alma mater | University of Manchester |
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Craig was elected Leader of Manchester City Council by the ruling Labour group of councillors in October 2021, and officially succeeded Richard Leese at a full meeting of the council on his retirement on 1 December 2021.[3]