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Andy Hollingsworth

@andyhollers.bsky.social

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English Devolution stuff in the UK Civil Service. Formerly GMCA, Nudge Unit, Solace, and Suffolk County Council. Member of the Grimbarian diaspora.

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Andy Hollingsworth @andyhollers.bsky.social · 8d

Used to do these every now and then in an old role. They're a friendly bunch!

James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social · 8d

Work in or around the #PublicSector? Fancy a breakfast time natter, and optional co-working day?

The last 3 #OneTeamGov North #Manchester meetups of 2025 are on Tuesday:
🐝 21 October,
🐝 18 November,
🐝 16 December.

Sign up via www.eventbrite.com/o/hosted-by-...

People sit in rows, smiling for the camera.

A bordered square rotated slightly clockwise, inside which are the words, "One Team Gov".

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Andy Hollingsworth @andyhollers.bsky.social · 29d

Sometimes at 4.30am though, only a bean and cheese melt will do

Andy Hollingsworth @andyhollers.bsky.social · Aug 28

It's about on street rental schemes (e or not) not privately owned ebikes.

Andy Hollingsworth @andyhollers.bsky.social · Aug 27

I might have to listen to it again tomorrow after following this conversation

Andy Hollingsworth @andyhollers.bsky.social · Aug 27

Soz Manchester, still like living here

Andy Hollingsworth @andyhollers.bsky.social · Aug 27

Yeeeesssss

Andy Hollingsworth @andyhollers.bsky.social · Aug 27

I'm not a football man. But Come On You Mariners!

Andy Hollingsworth @andyhollers.bsky.social · Jul 21

Yes

John Oxley @joxley.jmoxley.co.uk · Jul 21

15. Monkey Dust was the best 00s BBC Three comedy, and it now being basically unavailable only adds to its legend.

Andy Hollingsworth @andyhollers.bsky.social · Jul 12

I've spotted the problem. There appears to be no option to choose after 9am.

Andy Hollingsworth @andyhollers.bsky.social · Jul 12

And it is deffo louder tonight

Andy Hollingsworth @andyhollers.bsky.social · Jul 12

Not saying the Oasis gig is loud, but we live a mile and a half away and I (of all people) can hear every word

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Andy Hollingsworth @andyhollers.bsky.social · Jul 10

If you find a typo, pls don't tell me until tomorrow

Andy Hollingsworth @andyhollers.bsky.social · Jul 10

And we're live: bills.parliament.uk/bills/4002/p...
If the full 338 pages feels... a bit much, then we've done our best with the summary guidance here: www.gov.uk/government/p...

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Guidance

A summary of the measures in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 10 July 2025.

www.gov.uk

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Andy Hollingsworth @andyhollers.bsky.social · Jun 26

Is it audio bookable you reckon? I'm impressed, but just do not feel I've got this in me in print form.

Andy Hollingsworth @andyhollers.bsky.social · Jun 17

Indeed I do. I'm much more of a quiet lurker these days...

Andy Hollingsworth @andyhollers.bsky.social · Jun 17

Yes!

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Will Jennings 🗳️ @drjennings.bsky.social · May 18

For fans of The Thick of It (who isn't?!), now twenty years old, this is a great read...

‘I’m from Glasgow – the swearing came naturally!’ The full uncensored history of The Thick of It

It was the political satire that gave us omnishambles, pet asbos and the terrifying Malcolm Tucker. Two decades on, creator Armando Iannucci and stars including Peter Capaldi and Rebecca Front lift th...

www.theguardian.com

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Andy Hollingsworth @andyhollers.bsky.social · Mar 25

This is my (anecdotal) theory for some of why local and national officials talk past each other. For a decade or more the incentive locally (with no money around) was everythingism to piece funding together. The incentive centrally is to stay in (and argue your thing is in) your Departmental lane.

Andy Hollingsworth @andyhollers.bsky.social · Mar 22

I've not watched yet, but been on long list for a while

Andy Hollingsworth @andyhollers.bsky.social · Mar 21

What's your verdict so far?

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Jim McMahon MP @jimmcmahon.co.uk · Jan 30

Today marks the first integrated settlement for Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, a landmark moment in our ambitious devolution agenda to empower local leaders and bring decision making closer to communities.

www.gov.uk/government/p...