Tom Ross (born 1981) is a British Labour politician and leader of Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council in Greater Manchester.
[1] 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.
[2] First elected to the council in 2008, Ross is the councillor for Stretford and Humphrey Park.
[3] Ross was educated at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys.
[4] In February 2023, Ross was one of the first people to complete the 186-mile (299 km) GM Ringway long-distance walking trail in its entirety, over the course of around one year.