Tom William Ross (born 1981) is a British Labour politician and leader of Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council in Greater Manchester. 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 Mayor of Trafford, a ceremonial position, during the 2018–2019 municipal year.
First elected to the council in 2008, 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 Altrincham Grammar School for Boys.
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.
Elections contested Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council elections DateWardPartyVotes% votesPosition2004Village 60316.87th of 72004 by-electionTimperley 34915.53rd of 32006St. Mary's 83328.02nd of 42007St. Mary's 78326.22nd of 52008Stretford 1,34549.7Won2012Stretford 1,66662.4Won2016Stretford 2,00466.6Won2021Stretford 2,16066.7Won2023Stretford and Humphrey Park 1,85160.1Won2024Stretford and Humphrey Park 2,03259.0Won
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