Sam Plum
Believer in local government. Chief Exec of Westmorland & Furness Council. Family is everything. Swimmer, dog walker. Views my own
@tipconsortium.bsky.social
Global partnership for learning, experimentation & research on innovation for transformative system change Led by DSTI South Africa, SENACYT Panama, VINNOVA Sweden, Sussex Uni/ Utrecht/ INGENIO, with hubs & associate members across Africa, Europe & LatAm
@nixonsimon.bsky.social
Journalist. Publisher of Wealth of Nations newsletter on Substack. Previously chief leader writer and columnist @TheTimes, chief Europe commentator @WSJ. Runner, cold water swimmer, aspiring chef. https://nixons.substack.com/
@foulshaw2.bsky.social
Volunteer at Cumbria Wildlife Trust's Foulshaw Moss reserve, Cumbria UK. Reporting on our Ospreys and other wonderful wildlife. Posts are my own, not official CWT. Check out our live Osprey webcam. https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/osprey-webcam
@commwealthfund.bsky.social
The campaign calling for long-term investment and more power in 'left behind' neighbourhoods, supported by an Alliance of over 800 organisations. communitywealthfund.org.uk
@foxyelo.bsky.social
Associate Director for Population Health in the Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB. Husband, Dad, Runner and cyclist of limited talent, views are my own.
@rory-stewart.bsky.social
@wcmbarrow.bsky.social
We are a women's centre based in Barrow in Furness in the North West of England. https://www.womenscommunitymatters.org/ Queens Award for Voluntary Service 2020. Working with Trauma Quality Mark at Silver Level: Trauma Informed 2025.
@cumbriawildlife.bsky.social
We're a conservation charity dedicated to protecting nature in Cumbria. Become a member today to support wildlife and wild places! 🐿️🌱👇 https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/join
@northpennines.bsky.social
Taking action for nature and connecting people with this dramatic upland National Landscape and UNESCO Global Geopark.
@lsutherland.bsky.social
📍Lives in The North. 💼 Head of Engagement, North @ The National Lottery Heritage Fund. ❤️Likes Bowie, Gin, Museums, Heritage, Culture, Nail Polish & PokemonGO. Unapologetically Gen X. 👉Follows/reposts not endorsements. 📝Views & skeets very much mine.
@cormacrussell.bsky.social
I animate communities & support professionals/orgs working in citizen space. Books include: The Connected Community, and Rekindlling Democracy. More here: https://www.nurturedevelopment.org/who-we-are/cormac-russell/
@sarahcalkin.bsky.social
Editor of the Local Government Chronicle, mum of two and adopted south east Londoner. Here for politics and geekery local and national (but especially local). Sucker for a good chart 📊
@theied.bsky.social
We are the UK’s leading professional body representing economic development and regeneration practitioners working for local and regional communities. https://ied.co.uk/
@Mastodon.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
Free, open-source decentralized social media platform. [bridged from https://mastodon.social/@Mastodon on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/ ]
@theyorkshiretony.bsky.social
Lucky enough to lead on tourism for North Yorkshire. Posts mostly about my travels.
@lakedistrictnpa.bsky.social
England's largest National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover spectacular landscapes, picturesque villages, a warm welcome and a rich cultural heritage. https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/
@christophe-read.bsky.social
Labour leader, Rotherham MBC. Swinton Rockingham ward councillor. Building a better borough, one day at a time. For local updates via WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb64w7tBadmWTIyx5U09
@swannphil.bsky.social
Studying for a PhD at INLOGOV on politicians and central local government relations. Previously worked as a consultant and at the LGA
@laurie-brennan.bsky.social
@jomillernz.bsky.social
Rebel daughter of Liverpool & citizen of Aotearoa. CE @huttcitycouncil. President @taituarā. @lfc forever. YNWA
@jaynemoobs.bsky.social
Bon vivant; loves music, gigs, travel, veggie food, aperol & red lipstick! Memorial Device Alternative National Treasure🎖🤩
@cjayanetti.bsky.social
Freelance journalist covering British politics and public services - NHS, education, care, housing, disability, benefits - these days mainly for the Observer, Big Issue and Politics Home. Not a tribalist. I like good things and I don't like bad things.
@article39.bsky.social
We fight for children's rights in institutional settings. Interim Director - Jez Tigani. More on our website here: https://article39.org.uk
@chrissmaje.bsky.social
Writer, small-scale farmer, social scientist. Seeking low-energy localism by design so it doesn't arrive by default. Currently writing a book - Lights in a Dark Age.
@liamthorp.bsky.social
Political Editor, Liverpool Echo. 3 x Specialist Regional Journalist of the Year. Orwell Prize and Paul Foot Award nominee. Loves overpriced craft ale.
@localpartnerships.bsky.social
Local Partnerships is jointly owned by the Local Government Association, HM Treasury and the Welsh Government - delivering value and efficacy for the public purse localpartnerships.gov.uk
@gracepollard.bsky.social
Head of Policy and Insights @wearenewlocal.bsky.social local government, community power, innovation in public services, devolution. Views own.
@carnegieuk.bsky.social
Carnegie UK is an independent charitable foundation that works to deliver better wellbeing for people in the UK and Ireland. #CollectiveWellbeing
@nickplumb.bsky.social
Director of Policy and Insight at @powertochange.org.uk Interests include: UK politics, trust, communities, localism, democratic reform, and inequality.
@thegodpodcast.com
Creator of the Universe aka “Bluesky God.” Daily free newsletter & animated podcast here: https://www.thegodpodcast.com
@righttoroam.bsky.social
Campaigning to unlock access to nature in England & Wales. Yes, we trespass. Mostly we just like birds. get in touch: [email protected] find out more: righttoroam.org.uk
@kendalmountainfest.bsky.social
The world's largest cultural gathering for the Outdoor sector. FILMS • SPEAKERS • BOOKS • ART• PHOTOGRAPHY• WORKSHOPS • BASECAMP BRAND VILLAGE • SPORTS ACTIVITIES Festival dates: 20 – 23 Nov 2025 Watch Festival films online via – Kendal Mountain Player
@amyjanebeer.bsky.social
Biologist, naturalist, writer, campaigner at Right to Roam; Country Diarist at The Guardian; Wainwright Prize winning author of The Flow WIP: Old Nows Agent: Jane Turnbull [email protected]
@infurnesslocal.bsky.social
Project Director @ INfurness Local Social Enterprise promoting the use of Local Business
@resfoundation.bsky.social
Resolution Foundation is a think-tank working to improve the lives of people on low-to-middle incomes. Launched May 2021: The Economy 2030 Inquiry.
@iipp-ucl.bsky.social
Changing how the state is imagined, practised, and evaluated to tackle societal challenges. Director: @mazzucatom.bsky.social, Deputy Directors: @rainerkattel.bsky.social & @eaves.ca
@chrisstark.bsky.social
Head of the UK’s Mission for Clean Power by 2030. Former CEO of the UK’s Climate Change Committee.
@cassandramah.bsky.social
UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose | MPA | People, pedals, prevention, planet | Interested in systems, policy, & power. Transition to sustainable wellbeing for all https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandramah/
@nick80.bsky.social
Director of Public Service Reform at Cabinet Office. Seconded from Camden Council. Was a Policy Fellow at IIPP @ UCL; Policy Associate at Future Governance Forum
@georgedibb.bsky.social
Assoc Director & Head of Centre for Economic Justice IPPR. Previously IIPP at UCL. Innovation is political. All things policy, politics & running. Views own. 🌈
@thecccuk.bsky.social
The UK’s independent adviser on tackling climate change. https://www.theccc.org.uk/
@mazzucatom.bsky.social
Professor in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value, University College London. Author: Entrepreneurial State, Value of Everything, Mission Economy, Big Con. Founding Director UCL Institute for Innovation & Public Purpose www.marianamazzucato.com
@aoc.bsky.social
Waitress turned Congresswoman for the Bronx and Queens. Grassroots elected, small-dollar supported. A better world is possible. ocasiocortez.com