Tom Ross (born 1981) is a British

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politician and leader of Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council in

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. As leader he is also a member of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and is the combined authority's portfolio lead for the Green City-Region. Prior to becoming leader, he was the council's executive member for finance and governance and was

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of Trafford, a ceremonial position, during the 2018–2019

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. First elected to the council in

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, Ross is the councillor for Stretford and Humphrey Park. He was elected as council leader on 4 January 2023, following his predecessor Andrew Western's election as Member of Parliament for Stretford and Urmston.

Early life

Ross was educated at

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Outside politics

In February 2023, Ross was one of the first people to complete the GM Ringway long-distance walking trail in its entirety, over the course of around one year.

References

Living people Councillors in Trafford Labour Party (UK) councillors Leaders of local authorities of England Members of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority 1985 births People educated at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys {{England-politician-stub