Tom Ross (politician)

Tom Ross
Tom Ross
Leader of Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; 4 January 2023
Preceded by	Andrew Western
Member of Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council for Stretford
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; 1 May 2008
Personal details
Political party	Labour

Tom Ross (born 1981) is a British Labour politician and leader of Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council in Greater Manchester. Prior to becoming leader, he was the council's executive member for finance and governance and was Mayor of Trafford, a ceremonial position, during the 2018-2019 municipal year.[1]

First elected to the council in 2008, Ross is the councillor for Stretford ward. 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.[2]

Early life

Ross was educated at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys.[3]

References

"Trafford Council: New MP's replacement as leader confirmed". BBC News. 5 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
Tooth, Jack (5 January 2023). "New Trafford Council leader confirmed as Tom Ross". Messenger. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
Lythgoe, George (4 January 2023). "New council leader for Trafford appointed to succeed newly elected MP Andrew Western". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 6 January 2023.

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[1] "Trafford Council: New MP's replacement as leader confirmed". BBC News. 5 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.

[2] Tooth, Jack (5 January 2023). "New Trafford Council leader confirmed as Tom Ross". Messenger. Retrieved 6 January 2023.

[3] Lythgoe, George (4 January 2023). "New council leader for Trafford appointed to succeed newly elected MP Andrew Western". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 6 January 2023.