Trafford Liberal Democrats

04/11/2026

Brexit red tape is holding back British food exporters and driving up costs. Businesses and consumers are paying the price.

Labour must drop its red lines and back rejoining the single market and establishing a customs union with the EU to help British businesses thrive, bring down prices and grow our economy.

03/11/2026

Altrincham Grammar School for Girls – Proposed Admissions Changes
Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Councillor Jane Brophy - Liberal Democrats and Cllr Ulrich Stephane Savary have formally objected to proposed changes to admissions at Altrincham Grammar School for Girls.
Under the proposals, children attending four primary schools belonging to the same academy trust as AGGS would receive priority over other academically qualified applicants.
We support widening access to grammar school education, but a child's chances of securing a place should not depend on which academy trust runs their primary school.
These changes could disadvantage local families, including children living close to AGGS.
We've called on the Trust to reconsider its proposals and explain how these changes would improve fairness and opportunity.

Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Jane Brophy and Broadheath councillor Ulrich Savary have formally objected to proposed changes to the admissions arrangements at Altrincham Grammar School for Girls (AGGS), warning that they could disadvantage academically qualified local children.

26/10/2026

Britain's place is in Europe!

It's good to hear Prime Minister Andy Burnham talking about Britain re-joining the European Union in his lifetime. But talk is easy. We need real commitment, not just warm words and good vibes from Labour.

If the Prime Minister genuinely believes Britain's future belongs in the EU, then it's time to turn those words into action. Meanwhile, our local Labour MP has been rather silent on the subject. No surprise there.

As a Liberal Democrat, I firmly believe that Britain's place is in Europe, alongside our European friends and partners. Brexit has damaged our economy, created unnecessary barriers for businesses and reduced opportunities for our young people.

We cannot spend another 10 or 20 years simply talking about rejoining. We need a clear plan to rebuild our relationship with Europe and, ultimately, return to the EU.

The Liberal Democrats know where we stand on Europe. It's time Labour showed the same commitment.

🇪🇺 Our place is in Europe. Our future is in Europe.

22/10/2026

TRAFFORD'S BUDGET: HAVE YOUR SAY!

*Higher council tax. More parking charges. Are residents getting value for money?

After council tax increases of 7.5% in each of the last two years, Trafford Labour is proposing a further 4.99% rise for 2027/28, alongside additional parking charges, including evenings and Sundays.

Despite these increases, the Council is still facing an £8.47 million funding gap.

Residents are being asked to pay more. But are they seeing improvements in the services they rely on?

From potholes and blocked drains to missed bin collections, children's services and support for vulnerable residents, there are serious questions about the Council's priorities and how taxpayers' money is being spent.

Your money. Your council. Your say.

Trafford Liberal Democrats want to hear from you.

Tell us what matters most to you, what needs improving and where you think the Council should be spending your money.

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22/10/2026

20/10/2026

Labour councillors in Trafford voted to keep their leader in place, despite Ofsted finding that failings in children’s services left some vulnerable children at risk of harm.
This happened on their watch. Yet they voted to keep the same leadership in charge.
Our children deserve better.

19/10/2026

Next time a Conservative Party member knocks on your door asking for your vote, ask them why their party wants to scrap the Climate Change Act.

Don’t let them dodge the question. What exactly is their plan? Rip up our climate protections and leave our children to deal with the consequences?

It’s reckless. It’s irresponsible. And they need to answer for it.

18/10/2026

Stallholders should be setting up for Timperley Country Fair — not clearing manure themselves!

Cllr Will Frass - Liberal Democrats challenged Trafford Council over manure left on the field ahead of the fair. As Will explained, Amey then mowed the grass, spreading the mess and making matters worse.

The Council’s response? An apology and an admission that it was unacceptable.

An apology is welcome. But volunteers should never have been left clearing up this mess. Trafford Council must make sure Amey does the job properly.

Watch Will’s question and the response below 👇

18/10/2026

💉 Bring vaccinations closer to home.

Busy lives, difficult journeys and inconvenient appointments can all get in the way of people getting vaccinated.

Cllr Meena Minnis explains why making vaccinations easier to access matters — and why we should bring services into the communities that need them.

✅ Our Liberal Democrat motion has now passed at Trafford Council, calling for vaccinations in convenient locations such as shopping centres, empty shops and community spaces.

Now we want to see it put into action.

Watch Meena’s speech below 👇

16/10/2026

Help small businesses give young people their first job.

At Trafford Council, our Broadheath councillor Ulrich Savary called for targeted reductions in employers’ National Insurance costs for small businesses taking on young people.

Our message is simple: if we want more young people to find work, we need to make it easier for businesses to hire them.

Trafford Liberal Democrats want practical support that helps small businesses grow and gives young people a chance.

Watch Ulrich’s speech below. 👇