Manifesto 2008

2008 sees Trafford as a low cost, well performing Conservative Council that is improving strongly and delivers value for money services, according to the Audit Commission. Under Conservative control, Trafford has made the most positive improvement in the country in tackling the factors of deprivation and is regarded as one of the most desirable places to live in the whole of Britain. 2008 to 2010 will see a continuation of our drive to deliver on peoples’ priorities and the continuation of a huge efficiency drive to reduce costs and invest in front line services

Fighting Crime

Crime rates are falling locally and Trafford is the safest place to live in Greater Manchester

We will continue to fight crime and the fear of crime by supporting the police and with initiatives such as street patrols, dispersal orders and ASBOs.

Excellence in Education

Trafford has the best schools in the Country

We will always continue to promote our superb and successful Grammar and High school system.

Better Roads

Trafford Conservatives have spent more money on repairing roads and pavements in the last four years

For the third consecutive year spending on our roads and pavements will significantly increase in the next 12 months, with total expenditure four times that under Labour.

We have voted against Labour’s congestion charge and will continue our opposition to this stealth tax.

A Greener Borough

In four years we have quadrupled recycling rates, defended our green belt and improved our parks.

Over the next 12 months we will introduce more kerbside recycling facilities for plastics and cardboard and will clean an extra 7,000 miles of street per year.

Quality Care for Adults

Trafford Council will respond to the changing demographics in the borough and the corresponding increase in demand for social care

Despite minimal extra money from Government, in 2008/09 we will invest an additional £2.7m in adult social care to cater for increased client numbers and need.

Low Council Tax and Value for Money

Trafford remains the lowest Council tax in Greater Manchester and one of the lowest in England

We are committed to keeping Council tax low whilst delivering high performing services. Over the next 2 years, we will continue to deliver our ambitious efficiency project which will save the Council £7m per year.

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Introduction

Community Safety

Culture and Sport

Adult Social Services

Childrens’ Social Services

Education

The Environment

Roads and Pavements

Regeneration

Customer Services

Finance