Councillor Jane Brophy
Councillor Jane Brophy is the Mayor of Trafford for the municipal year 2025–26.
- Consort: Mr John Brophy
- Ward: Timperley North
- First elected: 1994 (with a break between 1998 and 2003)
- Professional background: NHS Dietitian and former Member of the European Parliament
- Chosen charities for 2025–26:
- The ME Association
- Trafford Carers Centre
- Supporting parks in Trafford
Early life and education
Jane grew up in Brooklands, attending Sandilands Primary School and later school in Chorlton. She studied Biochemistry at the University of Leeds before completing postgraduate training in Nutrition and Dietetics.
She moved back to Timperley in 1990, working for the Vegetarian Society in Altrincham as a researcher and nutritionist.
Career in health and nutrition
Jane worked for many years in the NHS, most recently as a Diabetes Dietitian at Wythenshawe Hospital, where she also led the Diabetes and Weight Management service. She has also worked as a:
- 5 A Day Co-ordinator
- Sure Start Dietitian
- Training and Development Co-ordinator (Food & Health)
- Chief Officer, South Manchester Community Health Council
- HENRY Trainer and Programme Manager
Member of the European Parliament
Between 2019 and 2020 Jane served as a Liberal Democrat MEP for the North West of England. She was a member of several committees, including Employment & Social Affairs, and worked on international delegations.
Council service
Jane has been a Trafford councillor for 26 years, representing Timperley. She has served on:
- Health Scrutiny Committee
- Health & Wellbeing Board
- Accounts & Audit Committee
She has also been a governor at several local schools, including Altrincham College, Willows Primary, Heyes Lane Primary and Cloverlea Primary.
Community involvement
Jane helped found Friends of Pickering Lodge Park and Friends of Moss Park Gardens, and was one of the first to organise litter picking groups in Timperley. In 2024 she relaunched the Timperley Civic Society, leading fundraising for Christmas lights in the village.
She is a passionate member of Altrincham Baptist Church and has long supported local environmental initiatives, including work with the Woodland Trust.
Interests and hobbies
Jane enjoys music, gardening, nature and playing the clarinet. She has passed Grade 4 in clarinet and sometimes plays at Hale and Altrincham Chess Club with her husband John. She is also a keen advocate of biodiversity, trees and green spaces, and has campaigned for 20mph zones in Trafford.
Mayoral charities
Jane’s charities for 2025–26 are the ME Association, Trafford Carers Centre, and local parks initiatives.
Donate to the Mayor's charity fund on JustGiving
You can also donate by sending a cheque to the Mayor's Office, Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, Manchester M32 0TH.