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. Miss Linda Blackburn welcomes bursaries of up to £27,000 for trainee teachers in boost for priority subjects 12th October 2022 ● The Conservative Government is boosting bursaries and scholarships for teachers in science, maths, and other priority subjects, with trainee teachers... Local News
625 extra police officers recruited in Greater Manchester to keep streets safe 28th July 2022 • Newly released figures show that 625 police officers have been recruited in Greater Manchester as part of the Conservative Government’s pledge to put 20,000... Local News
Concern over spiralling cost of proposed Carrington Relief Road 25th July 2022 At the Trafford Council Executive meeting on 25th July 2022, the ruling Labour administration set out the next steps in the delivery of the proposed Carrington... Local News
Cllr. Miss Linda Blackburn elected as the new Leader of Trafford Conservative Group 18th May 2022 At the 2022 Trafford Conservative Group AGM, Cllr. Miss Linda Blackburn from Village ward was elected as Group Leader and Cllr. Daniel Chalkin from Hale Central... Local News
Trafford residents again hit by higher Labour taxes 16th February 2022 The Labour-led Council has passed the 2022/23 Budget with only the Conservatives councillors voting against it. The eye-watering budget is set to see residents... Local News
Trafford Music Service to be forced to relocate 27th January 2022 Under plans to develop the site for housing, The Trafford Music Service is being made to relocate from Sale to Stretford. It is suggested by Trafford Council... Local News
Trafford Conservatives call on the roll-out of the Clean Air Zone to be suspended 18th January 2022 Trafford Conservatives have submitted a motion to the January 2022 Trafford Council meeting, asking for the roll-out of the Clean Air Zone to be suspended. The... Local News
£17million funding boost for schools in Trafford to level up education 17th December 2021 Schools in Trafford will receive £17 million in extra funding next year, as part of a £4 billion funding boost from the Conservative Government across the... Local News
Greater Manchester Police funding boosted by £38.8 million to keep streets safe 17th December 2021 The Home Secretary has announced that funding for police in Greater Manchester will be boosted by up to £38.8 million in 2022-23, as part of the Government’s... Local News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News
Party Co-Chairman Amanda Milling responds to Labour leadership election result 4th April 2020 Amanda Milling responds to Keir Starmer's election as leader of the Labour Party. National News
The Prime Minister's letter on Coronavirus: Stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives. 30th March 2020 Read the Prime Minister’s guidance everyone should follow and the measures the government has put in place to fight Coronavirus. National News
The Government's Coronavirus support package for the self-employed 27th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers. National News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
