Chris Wills (he/him) 🏳️🌈
@crispeater.bsky.social
Labour and Co-op Party councillor for Withington ward in Manchester. LGBT+ Lead on Manchester City Council. Union steward. Lover of Doctor Who, Eurovision and walks.
Had a lovely time at the market - look forward to seeing it become a regular fixture in Withington.
October 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Had a lovely time at the market - look forward to seeing it become a regular fixture in Withington.
A very easy decision for me. @lucympowell.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
A very easy decision for me. @lucympowell.bsky.social
A message to all our communities from @mancitycouncil.bsky.social following yesterday’s horrific attack on the Heaton Park Synagogue.
October 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
A message to all our communities from @mancitycouncil.bsky.social following yesterday’s horrific attack on the Heaton Park Synagogue.
Cracking speech in support of the motion from my fab ward colleague Councillor Angela Gartside. Lists the many amazing community groups and events in Withington Ward, which we have long supported and will continue to support. 👏🏻 ❤️
October 1, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Cracking speech in support of the motion from my fab ward colleague Councillor Angela Gartside. Lists the many amazing community groups and events in Withington Ward, which we have long supported and will continue to support. 👏🏻 ❤️
Emergency motion welcoming the £80m to be received by some of our most deprived communities, thanks to the Labour government’s Pride in Place programme. Motion and speakers emphasise the importance of local communities getting to decide how the money is spent, via neighbourhood boards.
October 1, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Emergency motion welcoming the £80m to be received by some of our most deprived communities, thanks to the Labour government’s Pride in Place programme. Motion and speakers emphasise the importance of local communities getting to decide how the money is spent, via neighbourhood boards.
I’m embarrassed for the county I grew up in. Now run by racist, conspiracist cranks.
September 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I’m embarrassed for the county I grew up in. Now run by racist, conspiracist cranks.
There are a number of protests in Manchester this weekend including a visit from the far right group Britain First. Please see the message to our communities from Manchester City Council below - “Manchester does not tolerate racism, bigotry or division”.
August 2, 2025 at 7:05 AM
There are a number of protests in Manchester this weekend including a visit from the far right group Britain First. Please see the message to our communities from Manchester City Council below - “Manchester does not tolerate racism, bigotry or division”.
By way of complete contrast, the final motion sees Cllr Jon-Connor Lyons calling for the Northern Quarter to get its Big Horn back. Motion carried, which should stiffen the resolve to finish off this hard task.
July 16, 2025 at 12:11 PM
By way of complete contrast, the final motion sees Cllr Jon-Connor Lyons calling for the Northern Quarter to get its Big Horn back. Motion carried, which should stiffen the resolve to finish off this hard task.
That motion was carried. Now @jomidge.bsky.social and Cllr Shazia Butt moving an amendment to a motion tackling anti-Arab and anti-Palestinian racism, committing the Council to forming a working group that will set out practical steps. Motion amended and carried.
July 16, 2025 at 11:55 AM
That motion was carried. Now @jomidge.bsky.social and Cllr Shazia Butt moving an amendment to a motion tackling anti-Arab and anti-Palestinian racism, committing the Council to forming a working group that will set out practical steps. Motion amended and carried.
Opposition motion calling for more affordable and social housing. @gavinwhite76.bsky.social and Cllr Irene Robinson pointing out we’re doing that already - and pointing out hypocrisy of Lib Dems and Greens who demand more housing in the chamber, then oppose it in local campaigns and at Planning.
July 16, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Opposition motion calling for more affordable and social housing. @gavinwhite76.bsky.social and Cllr Irene Robinson pointing out we’re doing that already - and pointing out hypocrisy of Lib Dems and Greens who demand more housing in the chamber, then oppose it in local campaigns and at Planning.
This was followed by a motion moved by @cllrsuzanne.bsky.social calling for the Council to work with GMP to tackle this issue, raise awareness, support the campaign, and call for tougher regulation from government.
Motion passed unanimously.
@manchesterlabour.bsky.social
Motion passed unanimously.
@manchesterlabour.bsky.social
July 16, 2025 at 10:03 AM
This was followed by a motion moved by @cllrsuzanne.bsky.social calling for the Council to work with GMP to tackle this issue, raise awareness, support the campaign, and call for tougher regulation from government.
Motion passed unanimously.
@manchesterlabour.bsky.social
Motion passed unanimously.
@manchesterlabour.bsky.social
At Full Council today, we heard from Carly and Farah about @jacobsjourney.bsky.social. It’s a campaign for tougher action on off-road bikes and e-scooters, started after Carly’s son Jacob died when his friend’s e-scooter collided with a car.
jacobsjourney.net/our-campaign
jacobsjourney.net/our-campaign
July 16, 2025 at 10:03 AM
At Full Council today, we heard from Carly and Farah about @jacobsjourney.bsky.social. It’s a campaign for tougher action on off-road bikes and e-scooters, started after Carly’s son Jacob died when his friend’s e-scooter collided with a car.
jacobsjourney.net/our-campaign
jacobsjourney.net/our-campaign
On 18 July, I’m hiking 10km up a hill and then rowing 6km across Lake Windermere to help raise money for @welovemcr.bsky.social. They’re an amazing charity who support people and communities across Manchester. 🚶♂️ ⛰️ 🚣♀️
You can donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/chris-w...
You can donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/chris-w...
June 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
On 18 July, I’m hiking 10km up a hill and then rowing 6km across Lake Windermere to help raise money for @welovemcr.bsky.social. They’re an amazing charity who support people and communities across Manchester. 🚶♂️ ⛰️ 🚣♀️
You can donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/chris-w...
You can donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/chris-w...
😢 TV-AM was Wincey’s breakout gig, but for me it’s all about Treasure Hunt. Her chemistry with Anneka and Kenneth made the show special.
Also very sad that her death has only now come to light, six months on. RIP
Also very sad that her death has only now come to light, six months on. RIP
June 18, 2025 at 8:23 PM
😢 TV-AM was Wincey’s breakout gig, but for me it’s all about Treasure Hunt. Her chemistry with Anneka and Kenneth made the show special.
Also very sad that her death has only now come to light, six months on. RIP
Also very sad that her death has only now come to light, six months on. RIP
There’s been a lot of great stuff from Labour this week: massive public transport investment, banning bonuses for water bosses, and best of all tackling child poverty with a huge expansion of free school meals. That’s the difference a Labour government makes.
@manchesterlabour.bsky.social
@manchesterlabour.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
There’s been a lot of great stuff from Labour this week: massive public transport investment, banning bonuses for water bosses, and best of all tackling child poverty with a huge expansion of free school meals. That’s the difference a Labour government makes.
@manchesterlabour.bsky.social
@manchesterlabour.bsky.social
Fab time today - so many great things going on this weekend. Thanks to everyone involved in organising the Withy Weekender. ❤️
May 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Fab time today - so many great things going on this weekend. Thanks to everyone involved in organising the Withy Weekender. ❤️
Today, 8 years on from the Manchester Arena attack, we remember those who were died, and we stand in solidarity with everyone affected. 🐝
May 22, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Today, 8 years on from the Manchester Arena attack, we remember those who were died, and we stand in solidarity with everyone affected. 🐝
Looking at results, although UK placed 19th v 18th last year, we accrued nearly twice as many points. Meanwhile Austria had the lowest winner total since the current scoring system was introduced (Top 4 last year all scored more). Voting was the most scattered it’s been since 2011.
May 18, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Looking at results, although UK placed 19th v 18th last year, we accrued nearly twice as many points. Meanwhile Austria had the lowest winner total since the current scoring system was introduced (Top 4 last year all scored more). Voting was the most scattered it’s been since 2011.
🇦🇹 Song 9. Raising a glass to Terry Wogan. And to Benji. He loved Eurovision possibly even more than me. ❤️
May 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
🇦🇹 Song 9. Raising a glass to Terry Wogan. And to Benji. He loved Eurovision possibly even more than me. ❤️
🇩🇰 The Danes if they suffer a fifth consecutive NQ robbery after that banger.
May 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
🇩🇰 The Danes if they suffer a fifth consecutive NQ robbery after that banger.
Category is: Yes, and…
May 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Category is: Yes, and…
Second @eurovision.tv semi-final incoming. Again, my predicted qualifiers based on watching preview clips a few weeks ago:
🇦🇺 🇮🇪 🇦🇹 🇬🇷 🇲🇹 🇩🇰 🇨🇿 🇱🇺 🇮🇱 🇫🇮
But there’s bound to be a San Marino-shaped curveball tonight, and potentially also a Belgium-style underperformer.
🇦🇺 🇮🇪 🇦🇹 🇬🇷 🇲🇹 🇩🇰 🇨🇿 🇱🇺 🇮🇱 🇫🇮
But there’s bound to be a San Marino-shaped curveball tonight, and potentially also a Belgium-style underperformer.
May 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Second @eurovision.tv semi-final incoming. Again, my predicted qualifiers based on watching preview clips a few weeks ago:
🇦🇺 🇮🇪 🇦🇹 🇬🇷 🇲🇹 🇩🇰 🇨🇿 🇱🇺 🇮🇱 🇫🇮
But there’s bound to be a San Marino-shaped curveball tonight, and potentially also a Belgium-style underperformer.
🇦🇺 🇮🇪 🇦🇹 🇬🇷 🇲🇹 🇩🇰 🇨🇿 🇱🇺 🇮🇱 🇫🇮
But there’s bound to be a San Marino-shaped curveball tonight, and potentially also a Belgium-style underperformer.
This morning at Full Council, Cllr Paul Andrews handed over the Lord Mayoralty of Manchester to Cllr Carmine Grimshaw. Paul has been a fantastic Lord Mayor, and Carmine (with Cllr Shaukat Ali as his Deputy), will be amazing too. ❤️
@mancitycouncil.bsky.social
@manchesterlabour.bsky.social
@mancitycouncil.bsky.social
@manchesterlabour.bsky.social
May 14, 2025 at 11:59 AM
This morning at Full Council, Cllr Paul Andrews handed over the Lord Mayoralty of Manchester to Cllr Carmine Grimshaw. Paul has been a fantastic Lord Mayor, and Carmine (with Cllr Shaukat Ali as his Deputy), will be amazing too. ❤️
@mancitycouncil.bsky.social
@manchesterlabour.bsky.social
@mancitycouncil.bsky.social
@manchesterlabour.bsky.social
Here’s who’s performing tonight. My predicted qualifiers after watching preview clips:
🇮🇸 🇵🇱 🇪🇪 🇸🇪 🇵🇹 🇳🇴 🇧🇪 🇦🇱 🇳🇱 🇨🇾
🇮🇸 🇵🇱 🇪🇪 🇸🇪 🇵🇹 🇳🇴 🇧🇪 🇦🇱 🇳🇱 🇨🇾
May 13, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Here’s who’s performing tonight. My predicted qualifiers after watching preview clips:
🇮🇸 🇵🇱 🇪🇪 🇸🇪 🇵🇹 🇳🇴 🇧🇪 🇦🇱 🇳🇱 🇨🇾
🇮🇸 🇵🇱 🇪🇪 🇸🇪 🇵🇹 🇳🇴 🇧🇪 🇦🇱 🇳🇱 🇨🇾
Politicians who attack and smear LGBTQ+ charities should not be in the Labour Party.
April 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Politicians who attack and smear LGBTQ+ charities should not be in the Labour Party.