New Deputy Leader appointed at Manchester City Council

Cllr Thomas Robinson has been chosen as the new Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council.  
He fills the role vacated by Cllr Garry Bridges when he was elected Leader earlier this month and will serve alongside the other Deputy Leader, Cllr Tracey Rawlins.   His portfolio responsibilities will include work and skills, crime and safety and emergency planning.   Cllr Robinson has served as Executive Member for Health and Social Care since 2022 overseeing the adult social care service which was recently rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission, and has represented Clayton and Openshaw as a councillor since 2021.   Raised in Ardwick, he has deep roots in Manchester and his experience growing up in a council flat amid a supportive community has shaped his commitment to public service and building a city where everyone can thrive regardless of background.   Cllr Robinson said: “As a born and bred Mancunian, to become the Deputy Leader of our city is truly humbling. In supporting Councillor Bridges as Leader, I promise to continue to put the voices of our communities as the heart of every decision we take in their service.”  Council Leader Garry Bridges said:  “It was an incredible honour to be elected Leader earlier this month and I’ve already been working hard on my priorities for the city.  “I’m delighted that Tom will be joining Cllr Tracey Rawlins to serve as Deputy Leaders.  “We have a long list of things we are determined to achieve for our city – from increasing the number of social homes, jobs and opportunities for our young people and better services on the ground. Tom and Tracey are incredible assets, and I look forward to working with them to achieve our ambitions.”