Blue Plaque Unveiled in Bowdon
A blue plaque has been unveiled in Bowdon to commemorate the life and legacy of William Wood, a dedicated social reformer who relentlessly campaigned against…
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Green-Fingered Pals on Same Allotment for 70 Years!
Meet Frank Minney and Flo Whilby – the king and queen of Trafford’s allotments! The green-fingered pals have been collectively growing vegetables and flowers on…
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Trafford Council Secures Extra School Places with Purchase of Former School Site
Trafford Council has bought the former Loreto Preparatory School site to help support the demand for secondary school places in Altrincham. Trafford’s Development team have…
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Contract ‘Sealed’ for Longford Park, Kickstarting Major Improvements
The exciting £6m transformation of one of Trafford’s oldest and best-loved parks is getting under way with the agreement of a major contract. The contract…
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One Trafford Celebrates Retaining 12 Green Flag Awards
The One Trafford Partnership, the collaboration between Trafford Council and Amey, has retained 12 Green Flag Awards across Trafford’s parks and green spaces. This is…
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Pre-loved School Uniforms Ahead of New School Year
by Trafford Council Families can again access free pre-loved school uniforms ahead of the new school year. Stretford Community Hub who will be hosting a…
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Wildflowers Bloom at Trafford Park’s Honey Bee Highway
A ‘Honey Bee Highway’ scheme to transform grass verges in Trafford’s industrial heartland has been boosted with more planting. Trafford Council added more wildflower seeds…
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Refurbished Trafford Tennis Court a Smash Hit
A refurbished tennis court in Trafford’s Longford Park is proving to be a smash hit. New figures show that over 3,000 bookings have been recorded…
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Better bus stops provided around Sale and Altrincham
A major corridor route through Sale West and north Altrincham is getting bus stop improvements to encourage more use of public transport and make boarding…
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Cricket Fan Village Aims to be a Big Hit for Residents
Trafford Council is putting together a celebration of sport as part of the Cricket World Cup coming to the borough. A fan village on Saturday…
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Trafford’s Trees Have Been Pruned Ready for Nesting Season
by Trafford Council An additional tree and shrub pruning programme in parks and green spaces across Trafford is keeping plants healthy and pathways clear and maintaining…
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And They’re Off! New parkrun Gets Under Way in Trafford
by Trafford Council A brand-new parkrun has launched this month in Kingsway Park, Urmston, to the delight of Trafford’s running, jogging and walking community. The…
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Sale West Advice Hub Success
by Trafford Council An advice hub in Sale West which offers face-to-face support to residents struggling with the cost-of-living crisis has celebrated its first birthday and is going…
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‘Tree of Hope’ at Stretford Public Hall
A special ‘Tree of Hope’ was created at Stretford Public Hall as part of a national campaign to celebrate acts of kindness, care and connection….
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Residents invited to get a taste of forestry and help wildlife at Stretford Meadows
Local people are being encouraged to volunteer for woodland management days at Stretford Meadows and other Trafford beauty spots. Exciting sessions – suitable for families…
