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
Cllr. Patrick Myers welcomes extra £1,813,757 for Trafford Council to support local services during coronavirus 17th July 2020 • Takes total additional funding for Trafford Council to £14,471,600 • Direct Government funding to help councils respond to the pandemic reaches £4.3 billion •... Local News
Cllr. John Lamb welcomes measures to boost tourism and hospitality businesses across Trafford 10th July 2020 VAT to be cut for six months for all businesses in the hospitality, accommodation and attractions industries Public urged to ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ with new... Local News
Businesses urged to look out for the revised Trafford Discretionary Business Grant Scheme 8th July 2020 Trafford Conservatives are urging eligible local businesses to look out for the revised Trafford Discretionary Business Grant Scheme. The scheme has been... Local News
Cllr. Thomas Carey welcomes funding to continue raising education standards in Trafford 8th July 2020 Cllr. Thomas Carey has welcomed the announcement that schools in Trafford will benefit from funding to improve school facilities. Trafford has been allocated... Local News
Trafford Conservatives congratulate local pubs and restaurants on successful reopening 4th July 2020 Trafford Conservatives have congratulated local hospitality businesses who were able to reopen on Saturday 4th of July. Following relaxation of the Covid-19... Local News
Trafford benefits from unprecedented measures announced by the Chancellor to secure jobs and livelihoods 2nd July 2020 Trafford has received unprecedented economic support to protect jobs and businesses during the Coronavirus outbreak. 36,300 jobs have been protected through the... Local News
3,450 small businesses in Trafford receive Government coronavirus support 2nd July 2020 3,450 business properties in Trafford have already received grants as part of the Government’s Small Business Grants Scheme. In total, more than £42,435,000 has... Local News
Will the new Shadow Education Secretary support all her local schools? 30th June 2020 Trafford Conservative Group has offered their congratulations to Kate Green, Member of Parliament for Stretford and Urmston MP on being appointed as Shadow... Local News
Pubs, cafes and restaurants encouraged to look out for additional government support 30th June 2020 The news that more pubs, restaurants and cafes will be able to serve customers outdoors in plans announced by the government has been welcomed by Trafford... Local News
Everything you need to know about Budget 2021 3rd March 2021 Find out how Budget 2021 is protecting the jobs and livelihoods of the British people. National News
Budget 2021: The Chancellor's Speech in Full 3rd March 2021 Read and Watch the Chancellor's Budget announcement here in full. One year ago, we promised the British people we would do whatever it takes to provide security... National News
Meet 3 of our great Police and Crime Commissioner candidates 28th February 2021 Meet three of our great Police and Crime Commissioner candidates: Festus Akinbusoye, Peter McCall and David Sidwick. National News
The Four Steps of the Lockdown Roadmap Explained 23rd February 2021 The Prime Minister set out today the four-step roadmap that will guide us out of lockdown. Here’s what that roadmap means for you. National News
Boris Johnson on the Roadmap to Easing Lockdown: Speech in Full 22nd February 2021 The Prime Minister set out today the roadmap that will guide us cautiously but irreversibly towards reclaiming our freedoms while doing all we can to protect... National News
Our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan 11th January 2021 Today we have published our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan, setting out how we plan to deliver the biggest vaccination programme in British history, to... National News