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
Boris Johnson’s Update on tackling coronavirus 12th October 2020 We must act now to control the spread of the virus and protect the NHS, so we can keep cancer treatments, elective surgeries and other vital diagnostic services... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020 speeches 7th October 2020 See speeches from Virtual Conservative Party Conference 2020 outlining how we will build back better from the pandemic. National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 4 6th October 2020 This Government is working night and day to repel coronavirus. And we'll succeed due to the energy and self-sacrifice of the British people. And as we recover... National News
Boris Johnson: Read the Prime Minister’s Keynote Speech in full 6th October 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson on how the Conservative Party will get us to Build Back Better from coronavirus and how he will be leading a green industrial... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 3 5th October 2020 Top stories from Conservative Party Conference 2020 Day 3 (5th October), including Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, on the source of hope for society... National News
Rishi Sunak: Read the Chancellor’s Keynote Speech in full 5th October 2020 Chancellor Rishi Sunak on how the Conservative Party has supported the economy through coronavirus and how he will be supporting us to build back better. National News