Councillor John Merry
John has served as a Labour councillor for Salford's Broughton ward since 1990. He was appointed Deputy City Mayor in 2016 and has led the Adult Services, Health and Wellbeing portfolio since May 2021. Previously, he was Leader of Salford City Council from 2003 to 2012. He was awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list in 2009. Beyond his local government roles, he chairs Key Cities, a network of mid-sized UK cities advocating for tailored devolution and inclusive economic growth.
Councillor Tracy Kelly
Tracy has served as a Labour councillor for Salford since 2012, representing the Higher Irlam and Peel Green ward. She currently holds the position of Statutory Deputy City Mayor and Lead Member for Housing and Anti-Poverty at Salford City Council . In this role, she is responsible for overseeing housing policy and initiatives aimed at alleviating poverty within the city. Councillor Kelly is also a board member of Dérive (Salford) Ltd, the council's wholly owned housing development company . Her work focuses on delivering affordable housing solutions and supporting vulnerable communities in Salford.
Ian Pitteway
With over 30 years’ experience in the housing and construction sector, Ian has held senior roles across both public and private sectors. Most recently serving as Assistant Director at Salix Finance, where he led government-funded retrofit programmes aimed at tackling fuel poverty and reducing carbon emissions. Previous leadership roles at The Guinness Partnership and Northwards Housing included oversight of development programmes, major investment programmes, building safety improvements, and commercial delivery. A strategic thinker with deep expertise in programme management, stakeholder engagement, and financial planning, Ian brings a strong commitment to delivering safe, sustainable, and affordable homes.
Robin Lawler
With more than 30 years’ experience in the housing sector and was New Initiatives Co-ordinator at Leeds City Council before becoming the Chief Executive of Northwards Housing in Manchester. He has served on a number of housing association boards as member and chair.
