Wilfred Burns

Sir Wilfred Burns (11 April 1923 – 4 January 1984) was a British town planner, described as "a key figure in British post-war planning".

Life and career Burns was born at Farnworth in Lancashire, moving to Ulverston as a child following his father's death. After attending Ulverston Grammar School, he studied civil engineering at University of Liverpool, and undertook war service in the Admiralty. He began work in local government for Leeds City Council, before moving to Coventry City Council in 1949 where he was a member of the team working on the redevelopment of the city after its bombing. Following a period working for Surrey County Council, he moved to Newcastle upon Tyne City Council as its chief planning officer in 1960. The local newspaper, the Evening Chronicle, stated: He was appointed a CBE in the 1967 New Year Honours, a CB in the 1972 Birthday Honours, and was knighted in the 1980 Birthday Honours. He died in 1984 at the age of 60, after suffering from a heart condition.