About the Council

Trafford Council employs around 8,000 staff, both full and part time and serves a population of around 210,000. The council has a net revenue budget of around £155,395m (2012/13), which is £6.3m (3.9%) reduction on the previous year.

The council has a leader and member structure with 63 elected councillors representing 21 wards. Below are the election results:

• Conservative Party : 34 seats
• Labour Party: 25 seats
• Liberal Democrats: 4 seats

You can view further details about the Council Executive here.

For financial information please visit the council site for Council Budgets and Accounts

Council Vision

All Trafford’s people and communities will enjoy the highest quality of life in a safe, clean, attractive healthy and sustainable environment with an excellent education system and first class services.

Trafford businesses will be provided with all the tools and support to be able to continually and successfully compete for skills and investment on an international basis.

As a destination, Trafford will consolidate and build upon the reputation of its renowned world class attractions (Manchester United, Lancashire County Cricket Club, Imperial War Museum and the Trafford Centre) providing a breathtaking mix of cultural, sporting heritage and natural attractions together with vibrant shopping and town centres.

The Council's Community Strategy is available to download.

Corporate Strategy

Please visit the Council's Corporate Strategy for more information.

Performance and Progress

Please click here to take a look at our performance and progress, which includes corporate documents such as our Annual Report.