Simon Hanson
Curious about new models of public service delivery | Heading up an Economic Development and Delivery Unit at Gateshead Council | Developing a new mission based approach
@localtrust.org.uk
Supporting people to do brilliant things in their communities #BigLocal #CreativeCivicChange Secretariat for the Community Wealth Fund - bsky.app/profile/commwealthfund.bsky.social localtrust.org.uk
@socialenterprise.scot
We're the national membership body for social enterprises, campaigning for a thriving #SocialEnterprise community across Scotland. Join us for networking, support, and events that drive positive change 👇 https://linktr.ee/social_enterprise_scotland
@esmeefairbairn.bsky.social
We aim to improve our natural world, secure a fairer future and strengthen the bonds in communities in the UK. www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk
@access-si.bsky.social
Access - The Foundation for Social Investment: Making charities and social enterprises more resilient, improving access to social investment, and supporting enterprise activity
@socialenterpriseuk.bsky.social
We are the UK’s strong voice for social enterprise, offering membership and network building for businesses with a social or environmental purpose.
@socinvestscot.bsky.social
SIS empowers social enterprises, community organisations and charities in Scotland by providing investment, loans, and business support. Join us in building an Impact Economy.
@richardaljones.bsky.social
Professor of Materials Physics and Innovation Policy, University of Manchester. Science & innovation policy, regional economic growth, polymer physics. www.softmachines.org
@greenincities.bsky.social
An EU-funded journey transforming climate action. We are at the forefront of developing transformative, NBS. By valuing both human and non-human needs, we fuse data-driven innovation with neuroscience to co-create a sustainable future. www.greenincities.eu
@james-bg.bsky.social
Editor-in-chief of BusinessGreen, writing for a couple of decades or so about the environment, the economy, green politics, and the Climate Theory of Everything
@profdonnahall.bsky.social
Thoughts & ideas 💡 on public service reform, big believer in the power of communities, former CEO Wigan Council #TheWiganDeal NED at Mutual Ventures #RadicalPlaceLeadership
@alfie-stirling.bsky.social
Director of Insight & Policy and Chief Economist at JRF | previously NEF & IPPR | "all models are wrong, but some are useful" (G Box)
@streetfilms.bsky.social
Prolific Streets Documentarian since late 1990s. All good things: biking, walking, transit, trains, open streets, green infra, etc. Check out some of the latest films at: www.streetfilms.org or go to: https://www.youtube.com/@StreetfilmsCommunity
@profmarkdavis.bsky.social
Economic Sociologist | Co-created Local Climate Bonds - raised +£12M for #netzero projects so far | Now researching social relations of retrofit | Deputy Head of School @sspatleeds.bsky.social | First-Gen | Views mine
@rescoop.eu
🌞 We are the European federation of energy communities, a growing network of 2,500 energy communities representing over 2 million citizens active in the energy transition. https://www.rescoop.eu/
@iconeighbours.bsky.social
Exploring and addressing the significant challenges faced by the country's most deprived neighbourhoods. Funded by @localtrust.bsky.social Twitter: @iconeighbours https://www.neighbourhoodscommission.org.uk/
@simonkuper.bsky.social
Financial Times columnist, football podcaster at Heroes and Humans, and author of books including Chums, Good Chaps, Impossible City: Paris in the Twenty-First Century, Soccernomics etc. British and now French, lives in Paris with wife and kids.
@eurocities.bsky.social
We connect Europe and cities, to create a better life for all. eurocities.eu
@goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social
The Good Growth Foundation is a new non-profit that campaigns for a fairer economy, so growth can work for good. https://www.goodgrowthfoundation.co.uk https://x.com/GoodGrowthFdn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-good-growth-foundation
@demos-uk.bsky.social
Demos is a champion of people, ideas and democracy. Sign up to our weekly newsletter: https://demos.co.uk/support/
@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/
@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/
@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 📊
@bettersocietycapital.com
Better Society Capital improves the lives of people in the UK by connecting social investment to charities and social enterprises.
@placemakingx.bsky.social
🌏 Global network of #Placemaking leaders facilitating collective learning, advocacy & action for #PublicSpaces. www.PlacemakingX.org
@modacitylife.com
Delft-based urban mobility advocates and authors of ‘Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality’ and ‘Curbing Traffic: The Human Case for Fewer Cars in our Lives’. www.modacitylife.com
@local.gov.uk
We are the national voice of local government, working with councils to support, promote and improve #LocalGov Visit our website: https://www.local.gov.uk/
@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
@healthfoundation.bsky.social
We are an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK. www.health.org.uk
@rebeccasolnit.bsky.social
Raised on Coast Miwok land, longtime resident on Ramaytush Ohlone land, writer, climate person, feminist, wanderer. Just started a newsletter at MeditationsInAnEmergency.com.
@georgiagould.bsky.social
Labour MP for Queen’s Park and Maida Vale | Email georgia.gould.mp@parliament.uk
@evefrancisholt.bsky.social
#Manchester girl on #SocialJustice mission. Head of Policy & Implementation for GMCA & Mayor of GM. 🐝 Public policy, service & participation. System convening, navigation & change. Previously #GMMoving and Public Law Solicitor.
@oldtrotter.bsky.social
Former economist and civil servant. Still a music fan and trying to return to being a cyclist after open heart surgery.
@ideasintheround.bsky.social
Product person in central government, and part of OneTeamGov. Co-founded Glean, a design agency for international development. Manchester now, previously Birmingham, Dhaka and Phnom Penh. Good people doing good work together is my jam.
@bm.wel.by
Following Jesus, husbanding and dadding, supporting #bcafc. Displaced Yorkshireman in Croydon. Chair of Governors @minsterinfants.bsky.social. Doing digital things for DWP, GIZ and World Bank. Formerly product at GDS and policy at OECD. https://bm.wel.by/
@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
@katejosephs.bsky.social
CEO Sheffield City Council. Proud public servant. Together we get things done.
@tobylowe.bsky.social
Professor of Public Management. Helping public service to work better for people. Prone to talk about complexity. Totally out of date picture.
@radiobeartime.com
Ursine Plenipotentiary. Defrocked astrophysicist. Aire échta for hire. Official sponsor of the 🐻 emoji “O fish, are you constant to the old covenant?” Was @marxculture on Twitter
@emmaparnell.bsky.social
Taking a relational approach to co-designing the services that impact people's lives. Service design consultant, writer, mentor, public speaker. Designing over at Design for Joy: designforjoy.co.uk she/her
@paulcconnell.bsky.social
Founder @OpenInnovates non-profit, mission-led, innovation with data. Co-founder @TheDataCity mapping the world's economy with data. Also #MDANT Life is for living - let's get on with it.
@markcridge.bsky.social
Director of London National Park City and the National Park City Foundation. @NationalParkCity.bsky.social
@nationalparkcity.bsky.social
National Park Cities are long term grassroots movements for everyone making their cities greener, healthier, and wilder. Join the movement at community.nationalparkcity.org
@rachelleearwaker.bsky.social
Former Senior Economist at JRF, Kiwi in London, bearer of grim statistics but hopeful they will become less grim. Ex New Zealand Treasury. Likely talking about housing, poverty, living standards, and how economic conditions actually impact people's lives.