I am Mike Cordingley. I’m a Trafford Councillor coming to the end of my term. I live in and represent the Lostock and Barton ward. I am about to lapse as a member of the Labour Party.
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Putting Trafford Together Again: Election Insights
On Labour’s opportunities to restore its relationship with the public in Trafford, but only if its prepared to put in the work and to demand the engagement of its lead members.
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One week to go
In which I take stock of the election in Trafford where, despite forecasts of a bloodbath, continuity seems to be the prevailing mood and only one party has issued a manifesto.
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May 2026 Local Elections: Predictions for Trafford
Against a backdrop of a forecasted bloodbath for Labour, can they emerge bruised, but afloat? And where will it leave the Tories?
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Budget 26 – the fallout
In which I reflect on Trafford’s Budget Meeting, the culmination of a process where the government has provided borrowing facilities in place of funding councils in a commuter belt stretching from Southport to Worcestershire.
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Sciencing Health
My lay person’s report on the research presentations I received at Wythenshawe Hospital this week on our Governor Development Day.
Twenty Twenty-Five
mikecordingley@canal27ways.uk
0797 404 4777