Cllr Bev Craig - Politics Series | Hope In The Deep End Podcast

Welcome to our podcast 'Hope in the Deep End', brought to you by the Shared Health Foundation.In this podcast series we are exploring all the different complexities of working in areas of deprivation, poverty and entrenched health inequalities. From clinicians to youth workers, we want to inspire, challenge and give inspiration to all those that work in the deep end.This episode was recorded as part of our Politics Series, where we speak to colleagues from all sides of the House, campaigners and activists about what keeps them hopeful in their work. Bev Craig has been the Leader of Manchester City Council since December 2021.First elected in 2011 as a Burnage Councillor, she held a range of responsibilities on Manchester City Council including as Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Health and Deputy Leader.Since becoming Leader, she has overseen Manchester’s ambitious plans to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy, increasing investment into neighbourhoods across the city, better outcomes for children and young people, tackling inequalities, building more housing and working to meet Manchester’s net zero ambitions.Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @SharedhealthgmWant to appear on 'Hope in the Deep End'? Email us on [email protected]