Ken Collis, OBE (1923- 2004) was a prominent politician in Manchester. He notably represented the ward of Sharston.[1]

Ken Collis

He was first elected to Manchester City Council in 1951 and served for 39 years. He worked as a maintenance engineer. He was actively involved in the management of Mobberley Approved School. He was the first chair of the Social Services Committee and later was Lord Mayor of the City in 1974. He was also chairman of Manchester Health Authority.[2]

He and his wife Pat ran a flower stall at Wythenshawe market.

References

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  1. ^ "People's champ Ken dies, 81". Manchester Evening News. 10 August 2004. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
  2. ^ Holman, Bob (1996). The Corporate Parent. London: NISM. p. 80. ISBN 1 899942 09 2.
Honorary titles
Preceded by
Edward Grant
Lord Mayor of Manchester
1973–1974
Succeeded by