The Leader's Blog archive

Welcome to our new Chief Executive

Blog:: 2019
Posted:: Monday 11th March 2019
Description: Having the right leadership is important for any local authority or business so that's why I am delighted to welcome on board our new Chief Executive Sara Todd who has joined us at Trafford.

Blog:: 2019
Posted:: Wednesday 6th February 2019
Description: I mentioned in my last blog that we have some exciting times ahead in Trafford so I was especially delighted with the announcement that the borough is to host the men's and women's finals of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.

Blog:: 2019
Posted:: Tuesday 22nd January 2019
Description: Welcome to my first blog of 2019. The next 12 months promises to be an exciting time in Trafford with lots of things happening across the borough.

Blog:: 2018
Posted:: Wednesday 19th December 2018
Description: It is that time of year when we reflect on the previous 12 months. Personally, the highlight of 2018 was becoming Leader of the Council. I was born and raised in the borough so it was with great pride that I accepted the role. However, I am also well aware of the responsibilities that come with the job and the high expectations of residents and partners.

Blog:: 2018
Posted:: Tuesday 27th November 2018
Description: It's important for any local authority or business to have the right leadership, so that's why I am delighted with the appointment of Sara Todd as the Council's new Chief Executive, subject to approval of the full council meeting tomorrow.

Blog:: 2018
Posted:: Wednesday 10th October 2018
Description: I was pleased with the turnout for our recent engagement event around how best we can improve Stretford. Around 100 people gathered at St Ann's Social Club to have their say on the future of the area and there were plenty of ideas on how we can make it a better place to live.

Blog:: 2018
Posted:: Friday 21st September 2018
Description: I'm pleased to say that earlier this week the Council Executive passed the Affordable Housing Fund, designed to stimulate the development of more homes and marking an important step in tackling the current crisis in this area.

Blog:: 2018
Posted:: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Description: Many of you will have noticed the subject of air pollution cropping up in the media with increasing regularity, especially in the last few months. As a Local Authority we have a shared responsibility with the government to tackle this growing public health crisis which is shortening lives, damaging our children's lungs and severely impacting on the NHS.

Blog:: 2018
Posted:: Tuesday 4th September 2018
Description: A cyber security scheme was launched yesterday to protect companies across Greater Manchester against malicious computer attacks, which are a huge risk to our region's businesses in terms of cost. It's a University-led initiative, fronted by MMU, and it's all part of our efforts as a region to protect our digital and creative sector, which is vibrant and growing but also open to potentially catastrophic impact if our cyber defences are breached.

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