Trafford Council

17/10/2026

Trafford Council has declared its support for a hard-hitting campaign to clamp down on criminal waste traders who fly-tip rubbish across the borough. Please see the full story here https://www.trafford.gov.uk/news/2026/council-joins-crackdown-criminal-waste-traders

16/10/2026

A Sale school’s great garden has been heralded nationally as a fantastic example to others.

St Anne’s Church of England School’s outdoor ‘spiritual sanctuary’ where pupils can explore faith and personal values is now featured on the Royal Horticultural Society website as a prime example of a wellbeing garden.

They got digging with only a £500 budget, and spend only £100 a year keeping it lush and green!

Unearth the full story on the Trafford Council website: https://ow.ly/9mTL50ZY80O

And you can see garden featured on the RHS website here: https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/health-and-wellbeing/blueprint/example-wellbeing-gardens/st-annes-trafford

16/10/2026

One Trafford has celebrated its longest-serving employees, who have collectively dedicated more than 1,200 years of service to Trafford communities!

The 32 individuals have completed between 30 and 50 years of service, averaging almost 38 years each.

One Trafford is the partnership between Trafford Council and Amey that looks after highways, parks, buildings and other services.

Find out more about these outstanding, hardworking individuals on the Trafford Council website: https://ow.ly/VEH150ZY7JN

16/10/2026

Thank you to Trafford’s amazing foster carers.

More than 80 foster carers came together at Hotel Football for a special celebration recognising the incredible difference they make to the lives of children and young people across Trafford.

The event honoured carers marking milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of fostering, and featured inspiring contributions from care-experienced speaker Esther Grace and members of Trafford’s fostering community.

As Foster Carer Lawrence Herron, recognised alongside his wife Tracy for 10 years of fostering, said: “It’s been hard work but very rewarding.. we wouldn’t change a thing.”

Could you make a difference to a child’s life? Find out more about fostering in Trafford: www.trafford.gov.uk/news/2026/celebrating-traffords-foster-carers

16/10/2026

Looking for work, training or support in taking your career to the next level?

Come along to Trafford's Employment Support Event and meet local organisations offering free advice, guidance and practical help to support your next step.

✅ Find or return to work
✅ Improve your skills and qualifications
✅ Access training and employment support
✅ Get help to overcome barriers to employment.

You'll have the chance to speak directly with people in employment, skills, health and wellbeing, education and support services.

📍 Stretford Public Hall
📅 Wednesday 21 October
⏰ 1pm to 2pm

Free to attend. No booking required.

15/10/2026

🚨 Reminder: Major tram improvement works start Monday

From Monday 19 October to Sunday 1 November, no trams will operate on the Altrincham, Eccles and Trafford Park lines while essential improvement works take place at Deansgate-Castlefield and Trafford Bar.

Services on the East Didsbury and Airport lines will also be affected.

Take a look at this handy guide to the alternative travel options available during the works. 👇 👇

15/10/2026

🍂 Leaf clearance programme starts next week across Trafford

Our annual leaf clearance programme gets underway from 19 October, with teams working across the borough to help keep roads, pavements and cycle routes safe throughout the autumn and winter months.

Using a fleet of sweepers and support crews, the programme will remove tonnes of fallen leaves from Trafford's streets between October and January.

Find out more about how we're keeping Trafford moving this winter 👇
https://www.trafford.gov.uk/news/2026/huge-project-clear-tonnes-leaves-traffords-streets-set-start

15/10/2026

Are you flood ready?

This , take a few minutes to check the five simple steps that can help protect you, your family and your home from flooding. 👇

www.gov.uk/flood-action

14/10/2026

Trafford Council's draft budget reports reveals continued investment in our borough, despite ongoing financial challenges.

🚧 £5m for road repairs
🏫 More than £40m for children's services and schools
🏊 £17m for leisure services
🏘️ Investment in town centres and affordable homes.

The plans also set out how transformation and efficiency programmes are helping to protect frontline services, support residents and strengthen Trafford's long-term financial position.

Find out what our 2027/28 budget plans mean for you and your community. 👇
https://ow.ly/Ffn950ZXIcC

14/10/2026

We have a meeting of the Full Council this evening at 7pm. If you can't make it in person, the meeting can be viewed live on our meetings Youtube channel at

Meetings of Trafford Council