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This is not the way to do it! (welfare reform)
Reform is needed. The number of people on benefits due to ill health has increased exponentially. Long waiting times within the NHS are contributing to this, but they aren’t the whole story. The government has clearly determined that financial incentives to be ‘on the sick’ rather than unemployed…
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Sad Passing – John Reilly
He always told me that signing off the installation of cycle lanes and ‘wands’ on Talbot Road went against his better judgement. Whatever the truth of this, he had a habit of installing cycling infrastructure that has stood the test of time. I always enjoyed working with John.…
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Close to water?
In which I look at what makes a town work and why Stretford has waterfront opportunities that it shouldn’t waste. I don’t want to lie on a beach. I don’t want to swim. Give me a town or small city that I can potter around in, and I’ll…
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Council’s Annual Budget Meeting
Trafford’s annual budget meeting is traditionally the biggest set-piece event of the council year. It typically stages a buoyant ruling party, setting out delivery of its priorities, against the harping of a grieving opposition party. This year, however, felt decidedly different in mood. This was a difficult budget.…
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Council Tax and Cones
The fact of Trafford Council being one of only six councils in the country being allowed to increase the council tax we pay by more than the standard 4.99% ceiling set by government has been a shock to people. It’s understandable that residents have asked how Trafford has…
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Community, Council, Environment, local shops, One Trafford, Police, Trafford Council, Weekly UpdatesFocus on Derbyshire Lane West
We’ve been out and about in the Derbyshire Lane West area. You’ve told us there’s lots good but there’s plenty that needs acting upon.