Tom Stannard
@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
www.manchester.gov.uk
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Great to be at Circle Square today with our Work & Skills team, Bruntwood and many more celebrating Manchester’s role in the @livingwageuk.bsky.social movement. Close to 100K people now working for accredited employers here- and we’re not stopping there! #livingwageweek
November 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Great to be at Circle Square today with our Work & Skills team, Bruntwood and many more celebrating Manchester’s role in the @livingwageuk.bsky.social movement. Close to 100K people now working for accredited employers here- and we’re not stopping there! #livingwageweek
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COUNTDOWN TO CONFERENCE
Only two weeks to go until #IEDConf2025, and between now and then we will be previewing each session.
We open with a welcome address from our Chair @tomstannard.bsky.social, followed by a keynote from our Patron Stephanie Flanders.
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Only two weeks to go until #IEDConf2025, and between now and then we will be previewing each session.
We open with a welcome address from our Chair @tomstannard.bsky.social, followed by a keynote from our Patron Stephanie Flanders.
sasevents.eventsair.com/ied-conferen....
November 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
COUNTDOWN TO CONFERENCE
Only two weeks to go until #IEDConf2025, and between now and then we will be previewing each session.
We open with a welcome address from our Chair @tomstannard.bsky.social, followed by a keynote from our Patron Stephanie Flanders.
sasevents.eventsair.com/ied-conferen....
Only two weeks to go until #IEDConf2025, and between now and then we will be previewing each session.
We open with a welcome address from our Chair @tomstannard.bsky.social, followed by a keynote from our Patron Stephanie Flanders.
sasevents.eventsair.com/ied-conferen....
We are so proud of the improvements in our children’s services at @mancitycouncil.bsky.social as today’s Ofsted ILACS verdict shows - testament to the hard work over many years by our political leaders, partners and our amazing staff team. Huge thanks to you all
#Manchester #socialcare
#Manchester #socialcare
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November 11, 2025 at 1:20 PM
We are so proud of the improvements in our children’s services at @mancitycouncil.bsky.social as today’s Ofsted ILACS verdict shows - testament to the hard work over many years by our political leaders, partners and our amazing staff team. Huge thanks to you all
#Manchester #socialcare
#Manchester #socialcare
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Like the true self parody I am, I wrote a travel feature from Manchester and spent most of it going on about rail investment
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Postcard from Manchester: a Landmark Trust retreat at the heart of railway history
[FREE TO READ] A house that was at the centre of the 19th-century rail revolution can now be yours for the weekend
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November 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Like the true self parody I am, I wrote a travel feature from Manchester and spent most of it going on about rail investment
on.ft.com/4otjcoL
on.ft.com/4otjcoL
Yesterday I visited the Etihad with our work & skills team to hear from #Manchester Academy students who’ve benefitted from our construction careers programme with @mancity.com and North Stand contractors Sisk - big energy for construction careers and great to see you all #Manchester
November 4, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Yesterday I visited the Etihad with our work & skills team to hear from #Manchester Academy students who’ve benefitted from our construction careers programme with @mancity.com and North Stand contractors Sisk - big energy for construction careers and great to see you all #Manchester
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Ahead of next month's @theied.bsky.social annual conference, I talked to its chair @tomstannard.bsky.social about the biggest issues for economic development practitioners.
No surprise the government's growth mission is top of the list, with viability a key concern www.lgcplus.com/politics/dev...
No surprise the government's growth mission is top of the list, with viability a key concern www.lgcplus.com/politics/dev...
Stannard: Improve viability to achieve growth
Planning reform is just one ingredient needed for the government to achieve its growth mission, warns the chair of the Institute of Economic Development ahead of its annual conference.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Ahead of next month's @theied.bsky.social annual conference, I talked to its chair @tomstannard.bsky.social about the biggest issues for economic development practitioners.
No surprise the government's growth mission is top of the list, with viability a key concern www.lgcplus.com/politics/dev...
No surprise the government's growth mission is top of the list, with viability a key concern www.lgcplus.com/politics/dev...
Visiting We Love Manchester Charity projects across #Manchester today ahead of our fundraising dinner tonight- North Manchester Community Partnership at Cheetham Hill’s Welcome Centre, and the fantastic Community Media Crew in Wythenshawe. Terrific work and impact across the city
October 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Visiting We Love Manchester Charity projects across #Manchester today ahead of our fundraising dinner tonight- North Manchester Community Partnership at Cheetham Hill’s Welcome Centre, and the fantastic Community Media Crew in Wythenshawe. Terrific work and impact across the city
Fascinating Manchester #BlackHistoryMonth event at Friends Meeting House tonight on the 1945 Pan-African Congress held in the City and its international importance in decolonisation and local history #Manchester
October 29, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Fascinating Manchester #BlackHistoryMonth event at Friends Meeting House tonight on the 1945 Pan-African Congress held in the City and its international importance in decolonisation and local history #Manchester
Good to catch up with John McGrath at the wonderful Factory International in #Manchester earlier today
October 29, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Good to catch up with John McGrath at the wonderful Factory International in #Manchester earlier today
Quick trip out to Wythenshawe yesterday to visit the Civic, Open Space Opportunities Hub for young people, residents and businesses, and Manchester Bike Kitchen - loads happening as we progress regeneration of the town centre #Manchester
October 29, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Quick trip out to Wythenshawe yesterday to visit the Civic, Open Space Opportunities Hub for young people, residents and businesses, and Manchester Bike Kitchen - loads happening as we progress regeneration of the town centre #Manchester
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That’s a wrap on Day 1 of #SolaceSummit!
From inspiring keynotes to bold conversations on leadership, equity, housing, health & innovation — today was packed with energy, insight & connection.
Thank you to all speakers, sponsors & delegates.
Let’s carry the momentum into Day 2.
#LocalGov
From inspiring keynotes to bold conversations on leadership, equity, housing, health & innovation — today was packed with energy, insight & connection.
Thank you to all speakers, sponsors & delegates.
Let’s carry the momentum into Day 2.
#LocalGov
October 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
That’s a wrap on Day 1 of #SolaceSummit!
From inspiring keynotes to bold conversations on leadership, equity, housing, health & innovation — today was packed with energy, insight & connection.
Thank you to all speakers, sponsors & delegates.
Let’s carry the momentum into Day 2.
#LocalGov
From inspiring keynotes to bold conversations on leadership, equity, housing, health & innovation — today was packed with energy, insight & connection.
Thank you to all speakers, sponsors & delegates.
Let’s carry the momentum into Day 2.
#LocalGov
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From Manchester for the world.
We are proud to launch our bold strategy to 2035. Together, we're redefining what a great civic University looks like for the 21st century.
Visit our webpage to explore our ambition in full: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/manche...
We are proud to launch our bold strategy to 2035. Together, we're redefining what a great civic University looks like for the 21st century.
Visit our webpage to explore our ambition in full: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/manche...
October 16, 2025 at 8:59 AM
From Manchester for the world.
We are proud to launch our bold strategy to 2035. Together, we're redefining what a great civic University looks like for the 21st century.
Visit our webpage to explore our ambition in full: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/manche...
We are proud to launch our bold strategy to 2035. Together, we're redefining what a great civic University looks like for the 21st century.
Visit our webpage to explore our ambition in full: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/manche...
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✅ Green HOLD
Last week's Woodhouse Park (Manchester) council by-election result:
GRN: 43.8% (-5.7)
REF: 29.5% (+29.5)
LAB: 20.5% (-23.3)
CON: 3.8% (-1.6)
LDEM: 2.5% (+1.1)
+/- 2023
Estimated turnout: ~17% (-6)
andrewteale.me.uk/previews
Last week's Woodhouse Park (Manchester) council by-election result:
GRN: 43.8% (-5.7)
REF: 29.5% (+29.5)
LAB: 20.5% (-23.3)
CON: 3.8% (-1.6)
LDEM: 2.5% (+1.1)
+/- 2023
Estimated turnout: ~17% (-6)
andrewteale.me.uk/previews
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October 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
✅ Green HOLD
Last week's Woodhouse Park (Manchester) council by-election result:
GRN: 43.8% (-5.7)
REF: 29.5% (+29.5)
LAB: 20.5% (-23.3)
CON: 3.8% (-1.6)
LDEM: 2.5% (+1.1)
+/- 2023
Estimated turnout: ~17% (-6)
andrewteale.me.uk/previews
Last week's Woodhouse Park (Manchester) council by-election result:
GRN: 43.8% (-5.7)
REF: 29.5% (+29.5)
LAB: 20.5% (-23.3)
CON: 3.8% (-1.6)
LDEM: 2.5% (+1.1)
+/- 2023
Estimated turnout: ~17% (-6)
andrewteale.me.uk/previews
I enjoyed visiting Julie and the team up at our Ghyll Head outdoor education centre this morning, to see more of the fantastic work they are doing with #Manchester young people and schools, fostering lifelong and community/family education and skills. Great to see you all today.
September 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I enjoyed visiting Julie and the team up at our Ghyll Head outdoor education centre this morning, to see more of the fantastic work they are doing with #Manchester young people and schools, fostering lifelong and community/family education and skills. Great to see you all today.
Out visiting polling stations across Woodhouse Park ward this morning on polling day for the by-election. My huge thanks to all our staff who are working long hours today in service of democracy. Please use your vote, polls are open till 10 pm tonight.
#Manchester #localgov
#Manchester #localgov
September 25, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Out visiting polling stations across Woodhouse Park ward this morning on polling day for the by-election. My huge thanks to all our staff who are working long hours today in service of democracy. Please use your vote, polls are open till 10 pm tonight.
#Manchester #localgov
#Manchester #localgov
It was good to visit Embassy Village last week to see onsite progress with this fantastic #homelessness project in central #Manchester
September 22, 2025 at 10:28 AM
It was good to visit Embassy Village last week to see onsite progress with this fantastic #homelessness project in central #Manchester
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The truth about immigration on.ft.com/4gAQT4M
The truth about immigration
Ageing societies seeking to preserve living standards will continue to rely on new arrivals — but governments can be clearer about the trade-offs
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September 20, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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Visit to the British Muslim Heritage Centre in Whalley Range this afternoon with Cllr Naeem Ul Hassan and Afzal Khan MP. Good to see you all and to see the fantastic outreach work being done in the local community, across Manchester, and nationally. #Manchester #localgov
September 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Visit to the British Muslim Heritage Centre in Whalley Range this afternoon with Cllr Naeem Ul Hassan and Afzal Khan MP. Good to see you all and to see the fantastic outreach work being done in the local community, across Manchester, and nationally. #Manchester #localgov
Great pleasure to be part of the GM launch of #CyanLines last night with Tom Bloxham & @bevcraig.bsky.social, reconnecting our parks, waterways and footpaths with characteristic #Manchester determination and pizzazz cyanlines.com/about/
September 11, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Great pleasure to be part of the GM launch of #CyanLines last night with Tom Bloxham & @bevcraig.bsky.social, reconnecting our parks, waterways and footpaths with characteristic #Manchester determination and pizzazz cyanlines.com/about/
Pleasure to welcome Patricia Davies to Manchester this week as the new CEO of our NHS Local Care Organisation- really looking forward to our partnership together with Manchester Foundation Trust on making the new NHS 10 year plan a reality for the City #Manchester #NHS #localgov
September 2, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Pleasure to welcome Patricia Davies to Manchester this week as the new CEO of our NHS Local Care Organisation- really looking forward to our partnership together with Manchester Foundation Trust on making the new NHS 10 year plan a reality for the City #Manchester #NHS #localgov
I also visited our @mancitycouncil.bsky.social housing services team up at Bellott Street Park today as part of our resident engagement summer events programme. Great to see you all again today. #localgov #ukhousing #Manchester
August 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I also visited our @mancitycouncil.bsky.social housing services team up at Bellott Street Park today as part of our resident engagement summer events programme. Great to see you all again today. #localgov #ukhousing #Manchester
Enjoyed visiting @mancitycouncil.bsky.social colleagues Susie and Bea at the Our Manchester experience in Castlefield this morning- a really good immersive look at our values and behaviours at the City Council #localgov #Manchester
August 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Enjoyed visiting @mancitycouncil.bsky.social colleagues Susie and Bea at the Our Manchester experience in Castlefield this morning- a really good immersive look at our values and behaviours at the City Council #localgov #Manchester
Fantastic packed day at Manchester Pride this year, the whole community out at is best in huge numbers in the city centre @mancitycouncil.bsky.social #localgov #ManchesterPride
August 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Fantastic packed day at Manchester Pride this year, the whole community out at is best in huge numbers in the city centre @mancitycouncil.bsky.social #localgov #ManchesterPride