Category: Council

  • I don’t like Full Council and I’ve never been that fond of cricket either

    I don’t like Full Council and I’ve never been that fond of cricket either

    I’ve not been looking forward to full-council. There’s something very League of Gentlemen about the exaggerated amateur dramatics that you can get sucked into. It was quite funny that it clashed with Old Trafford emptying at the same time. It was fancy dress outside and (maybe) inside. We have two hours and thirty minutes for…

  • AI puts the mystery back into doing the Councillor thing

    AI puts the mystery back into doing the Councillor thing

    As I strolled through the streets of this typical neighbourhood, an inexplicable feeling tugged at the back of my mind. It was as if there were a hushed emptiness lingering in the air, whispering secrets that went unnoticed by most. I couldn’t shake off the sense that there were more vacant houses than usual, their…

  • It looks like a busy meeting of Trafford’s Executive next Monday

    It looks like a busy meeting of Trafford’s Executive next Monday

    It seems to be a packed agenda for Monday’s meeting. It’s here that we get the best insight as to how the council is working. There’s a few initiatives reaching report stage and a few projects that are beginning to get going. Agenda Highlights Trafford Supported Housing Strategy This is probably the most important item…

  • I’m going for the Lostock and Barton shortlist

    I’m going for the Lostock and Barton shortlist

    Mike Cordingley – Lostock and Barton Ward (formerly Gorse Hill) I’m immensely proud of my 15 years as a successful councillor in Gorse Hill Ward. I played a major part in transforming separate parts of the ward, working with residents to improve their environment and taking on vested interests where their activities impacted our communities.…