Our new Corporate Plan for 2024-2027 sets out our strategic direction and priorities for the next three years. Join our leader, Cllr Tom Ross, as he reflects on the journey and its destination – to a place where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive. Read our Corporate Plan 2024-27: https://ow.ly/AeN550TkQIp #OurTraffordOurFuture
Trafford Council
Government Administration
Stretford, England 9,976 followers
Trafford is a thriving, diverse, prosperous, and culturally vibrant borough sitting at the heart of Greater Manchester.
About us
In 1974, Trafford Council was created to administer the newly formed Trafford Metropolitan Borough. Trafford's centre of administration is Trafford Town Hall – named Stretford Town Hall before 1974 – designated a Grade II listed building in 2007. On its formation in 1974, the council was controlled by the Conservative Party; the Conservatives have been in control 1973–85, 1988–94, and 2004 to the present. The only time the Labour Party was in control was 1996–2002. The rest of the time were periods of no overall control. The council meets to decide policy and allocate budget. Its duties include setting levels of council tax, monitoring the health service in Trafford, providing social care, facilitating the local democratic process, ensuring clean and maintained neighbourhoods, and good local education. Trafford Council was assessed by the Audit Commission and judged to be "improving strongly" in providing services for local people. Overall the council was awarded "three star" status meaning it was "performing well" and "consistently above minimum requirements", similar to 46% of all local authorities. In 2008–09, Trafford council had a budget of £150.5 million. This was collected from council tax (57%) and government grants (43%). The council spent £31.8 million on children and young people's services (21%); £60.1 million on community services and social care (40%); £34.4 million on "prosperity, planning, and development" (23%); and £33.8 million on customer and corporate services (22%).
- Website
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https://www.trafford.gov.uk
External link for Trafford Council
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Stretford, England
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1974
Locations
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Primary
Talbot Road
Stretford, England M32 0TH, GB
Employees at Trafford Council
Updates
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We introduced our new Corporate Plan at today’s Trafford Partnership event. Big thanks to everyone who came and spoke at the event, including our Trafford MPs Andrew Western, Connor Rand, and Mike Kane. We’re looking forward to working closely with all our partners to deliver the Corporate Plan for all Trafford residents! If you'd like to know more about the Plan, please contact Mitchell Salter at Trafford Council: https://ow.ly/Vs2050Tn54t
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🏙️ Transforming Trafford Civic Quarter As part of our vision for a thriving economy and homes for all, Trafford Civic Quarter will create hundreds of low-energy homes, new local amenities and public square — creating a new community in the heart of Trafford. Discover how this transformation is breathing new life into the neighbourhood. More info 👉 https://ow.ly/pfal50Tm34N #ThrivingTrafford
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🌳 Longford Park in Stretford is about to get a glow up! Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund we'll be delivering over £3 million in improvements to Longford Park over the coming years. Read the full story: https://ow.ly/Mzzz50Tm7Sc #GreenGoals
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Every child deserves digital access. 💻 That's why we've worked with partners to provide 10 MacBook Pro devices to Lostock High School and six desktop computers for its library. Read about how we're working together to build a brighter for our next generation: https://ow.ly/H9BR50TlUJT #DigitalTrafford
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📢 Are you aged 11-25 and living with a disability in Trafford? We want you and your views on our new Disabled and Neurodivergent Youth Panel. Interested? Apply here: https://ow.ly/vUux50TlOJC For more info, email 📧 [email protected]
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Sale town centre is looking lush thanks to the wonderful Sale in Bloom volunteers turning the grey green. Could your organisation use #UKSPF funding to help you make a difference in Trafford? Find out how we can support your community project, email us today [email protected]
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On Friday, we were honoured to welcome local partners and community organisations for the annual Trafford Moving Conference. Place-based working was the focus for the delegates and our panel discussions, with a keynote presentation from Lisa Dodd-Mayne, Director of Place at Sport England, and colleagues from Stockport, who shared insights from their work in Brinnington. #TraffordMoving
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Manchester United, Trafford Council, and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have entered into a strategic partnership to maximise the growth and regeneration opportunities of the Trafford Wharfside area. The full story: https://ow.ly/ksHO50TiLjI