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
Sale residents welcome Labour U-turn on Crossford Bridge 17th September 2020 The news that Labour-led Trafford Council is scrapping plans to build a huge stadium on green space land at Crossford Bridge in Sale has been welcomed by local... Local News
Cllr. Dave Morgan calls on business in Trafford to sign up to landmark Kickstart employment scheme 16th September 2020 New £2 billion Kickstart scheme will create thousands of new jobs for young people across UK, as part of coronavirus recovery Those on Universal Credit aged... Local News
Alarm bells sound over the future of Altrincham town centre following council announcement 25th August 2020 In 2011, the then Conservative-led Trafford Council bought together all the key players in Altrincham to drive forward the regeneration of Altrincham town... Local News
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust to receive additional funding to upgrade A&E facilities ahead of winter 21st August 2020 Dr. Karen Barclay, a Conservative councillor at Trafford Council has welcomed the news that Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is set to receive an... Local News
The Federation of Small Businesses Brands Clean Air Zone as Unwelcome 19th August 2020 FSB responds to today’s Clean Air Zone consultation announcement The Federation of Small Businesses has said today’s announcement that the authorities in... Local News
Schools in Trafford to receive £1,222,478.67 to upgrade and refurbish school buildings 11th August 2020 Cllr.Thomas Carey has welcomed the announcement that schools in Trafford will benefit from £1,222,478.67 to improve school facilities. Schools in Trafford have... Local News
Is your road affected by the proposed changes? 3rd August 2020 These roads have been identified by Trafford Council as a rat-run for traffic or to be considered for closure or changes by the council. Oldfield Lane... Local News
Conservatives call for more scrutiny and debate at Trafford Council 22nd July 2020 The decision by Labour run Trafford Council to postpone its next full Council meeting to 30th of September 2020 has alarmed Conservative Members of the Council... Local News
Trafford Council Chief Executive reassures staff that the council is not going to go bust despite Labour scaremongering 18th July 2020 As Trafford Council receives another £1.8M of emergency government funding to continue to support the Council through Covid-19, the Council’s Chief Executive... Local News
Second Approved Vaccine Begins Rollout Today 4th January 2021 Today, thousands of people across the UK will begin receiving the second vaccine approved by regulators. National News
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 4th January 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation on Coronavirus restrictions. National News
Deal Done: We have taken back control with our UK-EU trade deal 30th December 2020 We have secured an excellent deal for the United Kingdom, which delivers on what the British people voted for both in the referendum and the last election. National News
The Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in Full 19th December 2020 The Prime Minister announces new measures to be taken in London, the South East and the East of England to tackle coronavirus, including new Tier 4 restrictions... National News
First Vaccinations in the UK Against Coronavirus Begin 8th December 2020 Today the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus begin. Thank you to our NHS, to all of the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on New Coronavirus Regulations 1st December 2020 The Prime Minister today urged MPs in the House of Commons to pass new COVID regulations, to keep transmission down and beat the virus. National News