Andy Hollingsworth
@andyhollers.bsky.social
English Devolution stuff in the UK Civil Service. Formerly GMCA, Nudge Unit, Solace, and Suffolk County Council. Member of the Grimbarian diaspora.
Euston-Manc trains a disaster this evening. BUT evening made a little brighter by Avanti train manager threatening to charge people for a fresh ticket for their bag if still on a seat when he walks through #notallheroeswearcapes
November 27, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Euston-Manc trains a disaster this evening. BUT evening made a little brighter by Avanti train manager threatening to charge people for a fresh ticket for their bag if still on a seat when he walks through #notallheroeswearcapes
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This mural has gone up in Kingston, ostensibly for Christmas but AI has ensured it's actually to celebrate the return of our dark lord Cthulhu
November 18, 2025 at 9:44 AM
This mural has gone up in Kingston, ostensibly for Christmas but AI has ensured it's actually to celebrate the return of our dark lord Cthulhu
Used to do these every now and then in an old role. They're a friendly bunch!
Work in or around the #PublicSector? Fancy a breakfast time natter, and optional co-working day?
The last 3 #OneTeamGov North #Manchester meetups of 2025 are on Tuesday:
🐝 21 October,
🐝 18 November,
🐝 16 December.
Sign up via www.eventbrite.com/o/hosted-by-...
The last 3 #OneTeamGov North #Manchester meetups of 2025 are on Tuesday:
🐝 21 October,
🐝 18 November,
🐝 16 December.
Sign up via www.eventbrite.com/o/hosted-by-...
September 30, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Used to do these every now and then in an old role. They're a friendly bunch!
I'm not a football man. But Come On You Mariners!
August 27, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I'm not a football man. But Come On You Mariners!
Yes
15. Monkey Dust was the best 00s BBC Three comedy, and it now being basically unavailable only adds to its legend.
July 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Yes
Not saying the Oasis gig is loud, but we live a mile and a half away and I (of all people) can hear every word
July 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Not saying the Oasis gig is loud, but we live a mile and a half away and I (of all people) can hear every word
And we're live: bills.parliament.uk/bills/4002/p...
If the full 338 pages feels... a bit much, then we've done our best with the summary guidance here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
If the full 338 pages feels... a bit much, then we've done our best with the summary guidance here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Guidance
A summary of the measures in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 10 July 2025.
www.gov.uk
July 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
And we're live: bills.parliament.uk/bills/4002/p...
If the full 338 pages feels... a bit much, then we've done our best with the summary guidance here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
If the full 338 pages feels... a bit much, then we've done our best with the summary guidance here: www.gov.uk/government/p...
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For fans of The Thick of It (who isn't?!), now twenty years old, this is a great read...
‘I’m from Glasgow – the swearing came naturally!’ The full uncensored history of The Thick of It
It was the political satire that gave us omnishambles, pet asbos and the terrifying Malcolm Tucker. Two decades on, creator Armando Iannucci and stars including Peter Capaldi and Rebecca Front lift th...
www.theguardian.com
May 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
For fans of The Thick of It (who isn't?!), now twenty years old, this is a great read...
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Today marks the first integrated settlement for Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, a landmark moment in our ambitious devolution agenda to empower local leaders and bring decision making closer to communities.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Integrated Settlements for 2025 to 2026
Details of Integrated Settlements for 2025 to 2026
www.gov.uk
January 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Today marks the first integrated settlement for Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, a landmark moment in our ambitious devolution agenda to empower local leaders and bring decision making closer to communities.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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What if we don’t really have free will? Terrific, thoughtful column by @j-amesmarriott.bsky.social on a terrific, thoughtful book:
Big tech firms know us better than we do
Keeping to new year’s resolutions looks doubly hard when you realise how insistently our free will is undermined
www.thetimes.com
December 31, 2024 at 12:04 PM
What if we don’t really have free will? Terrific, thoughtful column by @j-amesmarriott.bsky.social on a terrific, thoughtful book:
I have received a portable PS1 emulator in a Gameboy shaped device for Xmas and sorry 2025 productivity but Crash Bandicoot 3 is calling
December 26, 2024 at 8:52 AM
I have received a portable PS1 emulator in a Gameboy shaped device for Xmas and sorry 2025 productivity but Crash Bandicoot 3 is calling
As always, worth a read (and as always I obviously have no views)
November 15, 2024 at 7:21 AM
As always, worth a read (and as always I obviously have no views)
Oh God. At the cinema and will now have this stuck in my head for the next three weeks. If you know, you know.
October 28, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Oh God. At the cinema and will now have this stuck in my head for the next three weeks. If you know, you know.
Made it to the cinema for the second time since Rory was born. Sure it was a one hour Bluey marathon, but I'll take it.
September 15, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Made it to the cinema for the second time since Rory was born. Sure it was a one hour Bluey marathon, but I'll take it.
He's not wrong tbf
August 16, 2024 at 7:38 PM
He's not wrong tbf
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Is local government policy & practice your vibe? I’ve created a new Starter Pack filled with people sharing & reflecting on priorities & new approaches across local public services…
Please share & connect if of interest 🙏🏻
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Please share & connect if of interest 🙏🏻
go.bsky.app/VBM66q7
August 15, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Is local government policy & practice your vibe? I’ve created a new Starter Pack filled with people sharing & reflecting on priorities & new approaches across local public services…
Please share & connect if of interest 🙏🏻
go.bsky.app/VBM66q7
Please share & connect if of interest 🙏🏻
go.bsky.app/VBM66q7
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Calling all folk with an interest in UK public policy: I’ve created a starter pack of think tankers, policy analysts & commentators active on @bsky.app go.bsky.app/LtNiL1o
August 14, 2024 at 2:46 PM
Calling all folk with an interest in UK public policy: I’ve created a starter pack of think tankers, policy analysts & commentators active on @bsky.app go.bsky.app/LtNiL1o
Also nice to know I'm definitely an independent thinker and Oh Hi Everyone I Know From Twitter who seemingly also decided to move over in last day or two.
August 8, 2024 at 8:35 PM
Also nice to know I'm definitely an independent thinker and Oh Hi Everyone I Know From Twitter who seemingly also decided to move over in last day or two.
Well, here we are then.
August 8, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Well, here we are then.