Labour Propose to Axe School Crossing Patrols in Trafford Friday, 13 December, 2024 Labour's proposal to cut funding for school crossing patrols in Trafford has sparked concerns among local communities, with residents warning that these vital services could be phased out, potentially replacing them with Pelican or Toucan Crossings. This plan, aimed at saving £100,000, has led to heated debates about the safety of children and the effectiveness of alternative measures. The... Local News
Local MP Sir Graham Brady joins Parliamentary Disability group. 12th December 2020 Richard suffered a significant life changing spinal injury 15 years ago, and from his wheelchair takes an active interest in supporting others similarly... Local News
Local hospital Trusts to receive a total of £9,096,000 to upgrade and refurbish local hospitals 10th December 2020 Government providing allocations of £600 million to upgrade and refurbish hospitals Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and Greater Manchester Mental... Local News
With thousands of new homes planned, where will our children go to school? 4th December 2020 With a planning application to build 48 townhouses and 38 apartments on the site of the former Sale Magistrates Court off Ashton Road in Sale, Trafford... Local News
Trafford Conservatives question the need to keep leisure centres closed 27th November 2020 The decision to keep Trafford’s leisure centres closed until 4th of January 2021 has been questioned by Trafford Conservatives. The decision is based on saving... Local News
Cllr. Patrick Myers: Spending Review shows Conservatives commitment to fight coronavirus, deliver on its promises and invest in our recovery 25th November 2020 Spending Review commits to billions of pounds to help tackle coronavirus next year, including £18 billion to fund our programmes on community testing, test and... Local News
Lack of council scrutiny over plans to build on Trafford’s green belt 20th November 2020 On 2nd of November 2020, Trafford Council’s Labour-led Executive took the decision to approve the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF) and approve the... Local News
Parents asked to look out for consultation on end to free travel to school 18th November 2020 Trafford Council has commenced a consultation over changes it is proposing regarding free travel for some students. Currently, the council provides travel... Local News
£588,244 announced to further support vulnerable children and families in Trafford this Winter 10th November 2020 Trafford Council to receive £588,244 from government for food and supplies for vulnerable households as part of £170 million package Extension of school holiday... Local News
Residents warned not to be fooled by Trafford Labour’s Green Belt double speaking 30th October 2020 With the latest version of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF) set to be discussed by Trafford Council’s Executive meeting, local Conservatives are... Local News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
