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Setting Trafford’s Budget Pt 2
A short update on timings and a reflection on some of the possible topics for conversations with Government
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Setting Trafford’s Budget Pt 1
First in a series on setting Trafford’s budget for 26/27
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Fearing the worst, hoping for the best.
Anxiously waiting the Local Government Financial Settlement is not your normal christmas anticipation.
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MFT Governors winter session
I’m a member of the Council of Governors for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). We met last week for our December development day. The intention was to provide an overview of various strategies and programmes. The health landscape is rapidly changing in Greater Manchester. One of the…
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Impressions of a council that’s not sleeping well
Happening at the Council The Care Quality Commission visited Trafford for its inspection of Adult Social Services last week. This is a big moment for Trafford. Council Meeting last week Political Motions to council (5) Link to the Motions section on the Council meeting agenda What can I…
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Switching off from Politics and playing the music loud.
Following one of the worst council meetings I can remember and there’s been some bad ones, it was nice to confirm I’ve got tickets for Neil Young / Elvis Costello in the summer. Music is important to me. I’m still searching for a radio feed that gives me…