🏅 We're celebrating six consecutive years with 11 Green Flag awarded parks in Trafford 🏅 A huge congratulations to our One Trafford team, Friends of Parks groups, and our local communities - this achievement belongs to all of us 💚 Find out more: https://ow.ly/kbV150SL7Pc #LoveParksWeek
Trafford Council
Government Administration
Stretford, England 9,652 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%).
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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
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Talbot Road
Stretford, England M32 0TH, GB
Employees at Trafford Council
Updates
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Whether you walk, drive, or ride, getting about in Trafford just became safer and more enjoyable. Two improved junctions opened to the public this week at the Talbot Road / Chester Road and Talbot Road / Great Stone Road junctions. The junctions provide a way for cyclists, pedestrians and vehicles to safely travel through the junction whilst remaining segregated from one another, which will improve the safety of all road users. We want to thank our friends from Transport for Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority for joining us for the day. Read the full story: https://ow.ly/9uI650SKNaI
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A team of independent financial specialists have been asked by Trafford Council to conduct a financial check-up of the organisation to help it to continue to balance its budget in the future. The Council has asked financial experts the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) to conduct the review to make sure it is managing its finances well and to help identify any further savings that could be potentially made. The process, which will start next week, 29 July, and comes after more than £306 million of budget pressures the Council has faced in recent years. Read more about the process here:
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As we head into summer, it might be a good time to take stock. Are you happy with your career? Fancy a bit of a change? There are some great opportunities available at Trafford right now. If you’re an experienced Social Worker with a good understanding of Adult Social Care, then check out this vacancy: https://lnkd.in/edPTGHdF We’re also looking for a Tenancy Support Officer helping refugees find accommodation and helping rough sleepers off the street. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eRk9ET6Z Trafford’s Trading Standards Team have an exciting new vacancy for an Enforcement Safety Officer, helping to ensure public safety and business compliance: https://lnkd.in/ea5dip2s These are just a small selection of the many varied vacancies around Trafford! Search on Greater Jobs or visit the Trafford website for more.
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The Royal London consultation for plans to create a new community at Davenport Green is now open – don’t miss the chance to have your say. The new community will include green spaces and business locations as well as new and affordable homes, as part of the Davenport Green Masterplan. Visit the website to find out more and have your say: https://lnkd.in/dB4zJN_M
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Trafford Council is celebrating the success of Tech4All, its scheme to tackle digital exclusion. Over the last few weeks, the Council and tech-refurb partner Community Computers handed 265 laptops to families in need at pop-up shops in Old Trafford, Lostock, Altrincham and Sale. The retired devices, made available by a generous donation from local housing association L&Q, were professionally refurbished before being distributed to those in need at the cut-price cost of £60. Read the full story of the scheme's success here: https://lnkd.in/dyaCwCat If you've got ex-business devices that could have a second life supporting disadvantaged families, why not donate them to our campaign? Contact [email protected] to find out more.
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👏 Congratulations to all our Digital Skills graduates. We're passionate about bridging the digital divide in Trafford. Over 175 people have already benefited from our latest training initiative, gaining essential digital skills and learning the art of staying safe online. Did you know every adult in Greater Manchester is entitled to free digital skills training? Find out more: https://ow.ly/buLa50SHanK
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Refract Festival returns to Waterside Arts next week for six packed days of live performances and cultural happenings. 🎶 From yoga raves and Sri Lankan street games, to fire breathing dragons and award-winning soul music, join us for Trafford's most eclectic summer festival! 🐉 Find out more: www.refract.org.uk #Refract2024
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The best start for children, healthy and independent lives for everyone and building more homes are among the new priorities for the borough unveiled in our new Corporate Plan. 'Our Trafford, Our Future' sets out our vision for the borough over the next three years: 🚸 The best start for our children and young people 🚶 Healthy and independent lives for everyone 🏘️ A thriving economy and homes for all 🌻 Address the climate crisis 🏅 Culture, sport and heritage for everyone Find out more: https://lnkd.in/efpDGqbi #OurTraffordOurFuture
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Are you claiming Tax Credits, Income Support, Jobseekers Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance or Housing Benefit? You will soon receive a letter to officially move to Universal Credit. Please do NOT apply for Universal Credit until you receive your letter. If you apply early, this may affect your claim. You can contact a number of organisations for help and information regarding applying for Universal Credit. These include Citizens Advice Help to Claim on 0800 144 8444, Trafford’s Welfare Rights team on 0161 912 2735, L&Q Housing on 0300 777 7777 or Your Housing on 0345 345 0272.
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