The Gooner hub @thegoonerhub.bsky.social I develop The Gooner Hub App which is an unofficial Arsenal FC Fan App currently available on IPhone and coming soon on Android
DCFC Stats @dcfcstats.bsky.social Statistics on Derry City FC the players and the team.
Native Dialogs in Irish @nativedialogsga.bsky.social Practice your #Gaeilge by chatting to virtual humans.
Lemon Ride @lemonride.bandcamp.com Lemon Ride is the name on everyone’s lips — and no one knows who’s behind it. Blending shimmering melodies with earth-shaking basslines, Lemon Ride crafts a sound that defies definition, balancing emotion and innovation in every track.
Local Partnerships @localpartnerships.bsky.social Local Partnerships is jointly owned by the Local Government Association, HM Treasury and the Welsh Government - delivering value and efficacy for the public purse
localpartnerships.gov.uk
INLOGOV @inlogov.bsky.social Part of the Department of Public Administration and Policy at the University of Birmingham and a leading centre for the study and teaching of public management.
Blog: http://inlogov.com
Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk We are an independent health think tank aiming to improve the quality of health care in the UK by providing evidence-based research & policy analysis.
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk
LGC Editor @sarahcalkin.bsky.social Editor of the Local Government Chronicle, mum of three and adopted south east Londoner. Here for politics and geekery local and national (but especially local). Sucker for a good chart 📊
Institute of Economic Development @theied.bsky.social We are the UK’s leading professional body representing economic development and regeneration practitioners working for local and regional communities.
https://ied.co.uk/
@techace96.bsky.social @techace96.bsky.social
NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social The National Development Team for Inclusion. Inspiring an inclusive society where people can live the life they choose.
@martinrgeorge.bsky.social @martinrgeorge.bsky.social
Steve Guest @steverecruits.bsky.social Director of Executive Recruitment & Assessment @Solace-UK See current recruitment opportunities @SolaceRecuit
@terrylovesjimmy1.bsky.social @terrylovesjimmy1.bsky.social Loves family friends and local Government ! Loves working at Solace ! X Hackney girl
Junior Einsteins Science Club® @junioreinsteins.bsky.social Award-winning Science events for kids. Founded Ireland☘️ Scientist, Mum, speaker United Nations 🇺🇳 Fun, messy, screen-free hands-on, STEM fun Ireland 🇮🇪 UK 🇬🇧 Canada 🇨🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 Luxembourg 🇱🇺 Ukraine 🇺🇦 International Schools partnerships. Franchise.
Nick Walkley @homesnickw.bsky.social Cities, local growth, housing, regeneration & development. MDANT
Jo Miller @jomillernz.bsky.social Rebel daughter of Liverpool & citizen of Aotearoa. CE @huttcitycouncil. President @taituarā. @lfc forever. YNWA
Mark Watkinson @nobigfish.bsky.social Pro freedom of movement, anti-Brexit 🇪🇺. Rallying against the unjust #LoanChargeScandal ⚖️. Music 🎶, travel 🧳, laughter 🤣, food 🥨 & drink 🍻. I also like street art . Be nice.
DM's = block for suspected bots
@mcdonaldgraeme.bsky.social @mcdonaldgraeme.bsky.social
Public World @publicworld.bsky.social We work for relational public services, great jobs and strong communities by helping organisations put humanity at the heart.
www.publicworld.com
John Wiseman @wisemanofpolitics.bsky.social Labour, Co-op and Unite the Union activist. Teacher and Evertonian.
School Jobs @schooljobs.bsky.social The Bluesky home of Vocational Recruitment who support schools and candidates with their recruitment needs.
We specialise in helping unemployed people and underrepresented groups into education roles.
Vocationalrecruitment.com
Team Up @teamupinclusion.bsky.social Community, Secondary & University based programmes employing a buddy system to support persons with Down Syndrome and ID in a group setting. Two-way learning. # InclusionForAll
William Benson @willbenson.bsky.social Chief Executive of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, Finance Spokesperson for Solace / local government.
HeadteacherChat @headteacherchat.bsky.social ⭐️Proud to host a fantastic community of edu leaders, and offering support every step of the leadership journey. Join our newsletter for regular updates.👇
Rachel Orr @rachelorr.bsky.social NPQs, Leadership Coach, retired headteacher, radio broadcaster at Real Life Radio https://realliferadio.uk/, Christian, Foundation Governor, Queen of high heels, Mozart fan, Opera singer, cricket fan and Podcast Voiceovers.
Justin Griggs @justingriggs.bsky.social policy/comms NALC | #parishpower | dad of 3 | #papaspizzeria #curryclub | campaigner/policy wonk | eclectic music | @Plumsteadrunner | #Parkrun convert | #Blades | Wisden leggie
@jeremycooper.bsky.social @jeremycooper.bsky.social
Alex Fox @alexfoxshared.bsky.social CEO Community Catalysts CIC, Trustee AFG, NHS Assembly Member.
Author: Escaping the Invisible Asylum (Policy Press). www.communitycatalysts.co.uk; AlexFoxBlog.wordpress.com
Former: CEO, Shared Lives Plus & Vice Chair, Think Local Act Personal.
Martin Ellender @martinellender.bsky.social Director at IMPOWER Consulting. Father. Unit. Bristfauxlian.
Jon Ainger @jonainger.bsky.social Passionate about public service improvement, local government and innovation with purpose. Support Wycombe Wanderers. Optimist by nature :-). Executive Director at https://www.impower.co.uk/
Mark Lloyd @marklloydcbe.bsky.social Executive Director IMPOWER Consulting. Non-Exec Director HMPPS. Non-Exec Member UKHSA Advisory Board. Former Chief Exec LGA & councils. CBE. Somerset.
@nickgparker.bsky.social @nickgparker.bsky.social
Phil Swann @swannphil.bsky.social Studying for a PhD at INLOGOV on politicians and central local government relations. Previously worked as a consultant and at the LGA
Joe Sarling @joesarling.bsky.social Economist working in capital markets ▪ Big on placemaking, housing, regeneration, land policy ▪ Inspired by systems thinking and servant leadership ▪ FRSA
❤️ cycling & running in the Peak District & on Zwift 🚵🏻♂️🏃
Hannah Scaife @hannahscaife.bsky.social Principal Social Worker for Adults
Views are my own
Marc Kidson @marckidson.bsky.social A bit obsessive about better ways of running public services - what got us here won’t get us there. Back in South West England via Oxford, York, London, Sydney. Views my own.
Kimberley Evans @nourishworkplce.bsky.social Staff wellbeing that works! I help school leaders improve their school’s outcomes by increasing education staff productivity and improving retention with surveys and training. Invest £6 pp to see improvements within a term.
www.nourishtheworkplace.com
Martyn Reah @martynreah.bsky.social Exiled Mackem Hampshire based Headteacher
Localis @localis.bsky.social We are an independent, not-for-profit think tank promoting localist ideas through research, events and commentary.
https://www.localis.org.uk/
Toni Hall @tonihall.bsky.social Executive Headhunter for Local Government. Recruitment expert with +25 years experience. Also take pics of Brighton skies!
Mel🍉 @melneedsaname.bsky.social
Jessica Parker @psyjess.bsky.social One foot in mental health and the other in education. PhD Student in Psychological Medicine | Teacher | Keynote Speaker | Trainer | Author | Content Writer and Proud Cat Mum 🐈
Sarah Craggs @sarahcraggs.bsky.social Together we really are better. Work in Notts adult social care. Would always prefer to be in or on the water. All views my own
Mary Read @maryread1.bsky.social Principal Social Worker at Nottinghamshire County Council, Adult Social Care. All views are my own.
Angela Catley @angelacat.bsky.social Overly enthusiastic & talkative doer
Believer in citizens & community
Finding creative, quirky ways to think about care & wellbeing. Co founder When I Get Old www.WIGO.org.uk. Roles @TLAP.bsky.social @Commcats.bsky.social @learningdiseng.bsky.social
Jess McGregor @jessmcp.bsky.social Social Care, ADASS, Camden
Helen Clare @menopauseinschools.bsky.social I help schools support their staff through perimenopause and menopause so that they can keep on doing their jobs in the way we know they can.
Matt Skinner @skinnerm.bsky.social CEO at Care City CIC supporting innovation across health and social care #ageing #localgov #socialcare #health #opendata #digital #design #tech 🌈 https://www.carecity.org/
Emma McGowan @emmamcgowan.bsky.social Public Sector Transformation and Reform. Consultancy Director. Former local gov nerd. Love to swim, garden, yoga. Music / art obsessive. Occasionally runs, always dances.
Malarvilie Krishnasamy FCCT MIoL @malcpd.bsky.social Leadership Coach, Consultant & Speaker | Creator of TalkSavvy™ Coach, the AI reflection partner for leaders | 25+ Yrs in Education | Specialist in EQ & Communication | IoL Accredited Programmes
Free trial here: https://www.malcpd.com/talksavvy-coach
Education Support @edsupportuk.bsky.social UK charity supporting the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff. Free and confidential helpline ☎️ 08000 562 561.
Website: https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/
Sinéad Mc Brearty @sineadmc.bsky.social CEO Education Support
Bryony Shannon @bryonyshannon.bsky.social Challenging and changing adult social care language and practice #RewritingSocialCare #LanguageMatters #UsNotThemAndUs
https://rewritingsocialcare.blog/
Steve Kay @stevekay.bsky.social Director of Belonging, Sheffield City Council
Proud Dad. Public Servant. Aspirant Optimist.
Writing Notes from the Train about public service, systems thinking and belonging.
Local government | Education | Communities
Hull FC 🏉⚫⚪
Own views, obviously.
Simon Parker @simonparker.bsky.social Public servant in search of a better future. Communities and service users first. Desires to unbuild walls.
@heather-themj.bsky.social @heather-themj.bsky.social
Jessica Studdert @jesstud.bsky.social Always searching for good coffee.
Jonathan Flowers @jonathanflowers.bsky.social Chair/NED/Adviser #localgov, "digital", governance, strategy, democracy, data, operational research. Militant optimism. Slightly retired so also: travel, theatre, WRU :-( , F1, politics-watcher, Wingnut and CFA superfan. Harpenden. #dysgwyr
Dominic Campbell @dominiccampbell.bsky.social Partner at Impossible Ideas | Founded FutureGov | Hackney ex-pat | #utb
Paul Frainer @paolorenato.bsky.social Anglo-Italian. 2nd Gen Immigrant. Doing #Digital in #Planning and #Government. #Strategist. #Advisor. Pensatore profondo apparentemente 🤷♂️) On a #yoga mat, playing bass or dancing. ❤️ red wine and #digital #politics, #localgov, #policy #adhd 🇮🇹🇬🇧🇪🇺
Ian McCreath @ianmccreath.bsky.social A personal account
UK
“The greatest thing you’ll ever learn,
is just to love,
and be loved, in return”
-Eden Ahbez, Nature Boy
IMPOWER Consulting @impower.bsky.social We help public service leaders to produce lasting, positive change in complex systems using the IMPOWER Index and our unique EDGEWORK® approach.
Piali Das Gupta @pialidg.bsky.social Basically, I'm a lot about #localgov, public services, place, travel, art, culture, photography and London. And sometimes a little bit about Canada too. Migrant and citizen, at the same time.
Stephen Moir @ssmoir.bsky.social Proud public servant. Proud of my HR professional roots and being Chartered CCIPD, FCMI, FRSA.
Chief Executive of Cambridgeshire County Council.
All views personal and likes don’t equal endorsement.