Save Our Parks

A Trafford Heritage Society film in support of the campaign to oppose cuts by Trafford Council which will be detrimental to the parks in the borough.

(A film by Jim Stevenson)

'This town has been sold to Tesco'

Guardian - 05/05/2010

"...This is what happened in Trafford in March, when a 168,000 sq ft store and accompanying development was granted planning permission, although an application for an 89,000 sq ft store on the same site was refused in 2006. The difference is that this time the redevelopment of Lancashire county cricket club is part of the scheme..."

Read the whole story online...

Election Debate on 4th May at 7-30pm at St. Paul's, Sale.

Jane Baugh - On regenerating Sale Town Centre

Jane Baugh advocates more flowers, hanging baskets, and planters in order to improve the image of Sale Town Centre.

(Trafford Heritage Society (THS), a non-politically aligned organisation, interviews Jane Baugh. We are grateful for the opportunity Jane has given... us. The opinions expressed in the film are her own and not necessarily those of THS. Other films, including some with people from other political parties are coming soon...)

Jane Baugh - the importance of Greenspace

Jane Baugh speaks about the importance of Greenspace in the community with particular reference to the Greenspace Strategy proposed by Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council.

(Trafford Heritage Society (THS), a non-politically aligned organisation, interviews Jane Baugh. We are grateful for the opportunity Jane has given us. The opinions expressed in the film are her own and not necessarily those of THS. Other films, including some with people from other political parties are coming soon...)

Metro News: Shock at schools closure proposal

Two popular primary schools face closure under plans to combat a shortage of pupil places.

Trafford Council proposes to close Worthington Primary School and Templemoor Infant School and merge them with Moorlands Junior School, building larger premises on its current site ...Read the full story online

Please sign this petition!

Please sign this online petition against a Mega Tesco opening in Stretford:

http://www.petitiononline.com/nmtgonw/petition.html

Trafford Heritage Society supports the campaign to prevent this happening for many reasons including support of local shop owners, traffic concerns (the area is congested enough) and concerns that due process has not been followed.

Please take a couple of minutes to register your concerns by signing the petition.

Every signature helps!

Sale Hotel gains listed status

Dear Friends,

We are more than happy to report that finally the Sale Hotel has gained listed status. Thanks again for all your support. Please read the article on the following link:

THE Sale Hotel has been granted listed status - marking the successful conclusion of a campaign to save the historic building from demolition.

Culture minister Margaret Hodge has supported an appeal by Trafford Council and residents and listed the 130-year-old Marsland Road building. She said this was in view of compelling new evidence about its architectural and historical importance.

Trafford Heritage Society wishes you a Merry Christmas

Trafford Heritage Society wishes you a Merry Christmas with this film of Sale Moor!

"Major worries over Greenspace Strategy" - response from Councillor Jane Baugh

(Click here to read the response from Councillor Jane Baugh about Trafford MBC's Greenspace Strategy)

(Download Trafford MBC's Greenspace Strategy document (*.pdf))

THS responds to Trafford MBC Greenspace Strategy

Trafford Heritage Society is now scrutinising the Greenspace Strategy proposed by Trafford (click her to read it) Metropolitan Borough Council. THS is particularly concerned for the future of the many small parks in the Borough, and that they may fall victim to a council besotted with selling off our heritage and erecting unwanted and unsuitable buildings in these spaces.. A Trafford Heritage Society group has been formed to fight a campaign on this important issue. Your help will be invaluable in the near future.

You can read the THS position here.