Stephanie Riches
Participation and Insights at GMCA
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@tomstannard.bsky.social
Chief Executive @mancitycouncil.bsky.social | #Manchester & UK #localgov | Chair @theied.bsky.social | Chartered Surveyor | Member @solace-uk.bsky.social | Commissioner @livingwageuk.bsky.social | CFC | bike run hike
@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
@aodhquinlivan.bsky.social
Husband, father, political scientist, author, football coach (GAA and soccer), Arsenal supporter (COYG), fantasy football fanatic ⚽. FIRST CITIZEN launched on 14 November 📖.
@s-murray.bsky.social
Director @davidhumeinst, Trustee @Foundation Scotland, Advisor @Scottish Youth Parliament whatever a RT now is ≠ endorsement. Own views, not from an organisation.
@marksandford.bsky.social
Local and regional government, funding issues, national and regional identity; mostly writing for the House of Commons Library but elsewhere too. Occasional attempts at folk music, cycling, making food
@publicnaylor.bsky.social
Public service innovator, critic & apologist. Managing Director @icclimited former CEO @lbbdcouncil. Trustee http://bodyandsoulcharity.org & @designcouncil
@sheilarose.bsky.social
Detroit/Miami girl turned New Yorker. Prof, Columbia U. Climate, Law, Environmental and Climate Justice, The City as a Commons, Co-Cities sheilarfoster.com
@daraturnbull.bsky.social
🇮🇪Irish housing economist, living in Lille🇫🇷. Research Coordinator @housingeurope.bsky.social in Brussels🇧🇪. A home is a need, not a want #HousingforAll
@dianecoyle1859.bsky.social
Bennett Professor of Public Policy, University of Cambridge; economist
@apsenews.bsky.social
At APSE, we help local councils deliver excellent frontline services. Follow us for news, updates and events. Find out more here: https://apse.org.uk/index.cfm/apse/
@msainsbo.bsky.social
Plymouth Argyle supporter exiled in south Manchester. Still buys cds.
@salfordcvs.bsky.social
Salford Community and Voluntary Services (CVS)'s aim is making a difference in #Salford. We support the local Voluntary Community, and Social Enterprise sector with volunteering, funding, grants, governance, voice, advice, and more!
@innovationunit.bsky.social
We grow and scale the boldest and best innovations that deliver long-term impact for people across the UK.
@neweconomics.bsky.social
Change the rules. Share the wealth. Protect the planet.
@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/
@weacttogether.bsky.social
For stronger communities. Action Together is the infrastructure organisation for the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector in Oldham, Rochdale, and Tameside. https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/
@greatermcr.bsky.social
Official account for Greater Manchester Combined Authority. We're getting ready for Bluesky (better late than never...). We're not up and running properly yet so we may not see your comments, but give us a follow and we'll be here soon.
@mayorofgm.bsky.social
Official account for the Mayor of Greater Manchester. This account's not fully up and running yet (bear with us), so we may not see your comments. Give us a follow and we'll be here soon.
@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/
@alexsmith1982.bsky.social
Inaugural Fellow, now Senior Advisor, Obama Foundation • Visiting Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School • Trustee & Board Member • Ex: The Cares Family, Ed Miliband, LabourList.
@betterdemocracy.bsky.social
Better democracy starts with us — our voices, our efforts.
@transformliveco.bsky.social
A trusted source of progress across the LCR. Leading and rethinking person-focused life-changing support, to feel better and find work. Seeking inspiring partners #Wellbeing #Employment #TalentPool www.transform-lives.org
@andrewlawton.bsky.social
Strategic Lead Marketing & Communications (Health) at Greater Manchester Moving - views my own.
@rafaelbehr.bsky.social
Political columnist, The Guardian Author, Politics, A Survivor's Guide Website: https://rafaelbehr.com/
@stkaye.bsky.social
Policy Director for @reformthinktank.bsky.social. PhD from King's Political Economy. Localism, democracy, institutions, government. Ostrom stan.
@joesarling.bsky.social
Strategic Director at @gmmoving.co.uk 🐝 Economist working on #systemchange & prevention in physical activity, health & placemaking ▪ Geeky about devolution, housing, social impact ▪ FRSA ❤️ cycling & running in the Peak District & on Zwift 🚵🏻♂️🏃
@beccadove2.bsky.social
Doing relational things for Children & Learning, LB Camden. Social work doctoral student @ Northampton Uni studying kids social support and social infrastructure. Alumni @UNESCO Child & Family Research Centre. Views my own, said with love
@mikewildmacc.bsky.social
CEO at Macc, supporting Manchester charities, community groups and social enterprises to make more good things happen. (Also TV and music geekery)
@socialfinance.bsky.social
We help you design, fund and scale better solutions to complex social problems.
@thekingsfund.bsky.social
We are an independent charity working to improve health and care in England. Our vision is that the best possible care is available to all. https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/
@anthonypainter.bsky.social
Policy. Political economy. Increasing bewilderment. "The Three Economies" Substack here: https://open.substack.com/pub/anthonypainter #ynwa
@justingriggs.bsky.social
policy/comms NALC | #parishpower | dad of 3 | #papaspizzeria #curryclub | campaigner/policy wonk | eclectic music | @Plumsteadrunner | #Parkrun convert | #Blades | Wisden leggie
@jrf-uk.bsky.social
We work to speed up and support the transition to a future free from poverty, in which people and planet can flourish. https://www.jrf.org.uk/
@ariannagiovannini.bsky.social
Professor of Political Sociology @uniurb. Former director and now Associate Fellow, @ipprnorth.bsky.social. Devolution/Territorial Politics/Regions/Local Government
@katejopling.bsky.social
Usually found (professionally) talking about ageing, loneliness, health, care, ageism etc. Other stuff as the mood takes me
@pollardtom.bsky.social
Head of Social Policy at NEF | Previously at Mind & DWP | Particular focus on mental health, poverty & social security | NHS Mental Health Social Worker
@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social
Writer, strategist, co-presenter the U.K. No1 podcast The Rest Is Politics … love Britain hate Brexit, loved Twitter loathe Musk n Trump
@timjhughes.bsky.social
All things democracy, open gov & participation, with a sprinkling of climbing, photography & Ipswich Town. Democracy & Participation Lead at Open Government Partnership, trustee at MySociety, & former exec director at Involve.
@bevcraig.bsky.social
Running the best city in the world. Leader of Manchester City Council since 2021, elected Labour Councillor since 2011. Passionate about all things Manchester, Labour, Cities, Sport, Culture and Food.
@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
@lucatiratelli.bsky.social
Research & policy @ The King's Fund | Own views | Health, devolution, climate change | He/him | All this from a slice of gabagool?
@huwspencer.bsky.social
Researcher at Reimagining the Economy and Policy Fellow at the Productivity Institute. Regional growth, democracy and industrial policy.
@socialcarefuture.bsky.social
Movement for change, born of frustration but powered by hope. socialcarefuture.org.uk. Hosted by In Control Partnerships
@reformthinktank.bsky.social
Independent and non-party. As Britain’s leading public services think tank, we are dedicated to advancing ideas to radically improve the functioning of the State. We don’t want to tweak, we want to transform.