Elections to
Trafford
Trafford is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, England, with an estimated population of in . It covers and includes the area of Old Trafford (area), Old Trafford and the towns of Altrincham, Stretford, Urmston, Partington and Sa ...
Council were held on 1 May 2008. One-third of the council was up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a four-year term of office, expiring in 2012. The
Conservative
Conservatism is a cultural, social, and political philosophy and ideology that seeks to promote and preserve traditional institutions, customs, and values. The central tenets of conservatism may vary in relation to the culture and civiliza ...
Party held overall control of the council.
Election result
Ward results
Altrincham ward
Ashton upon Mersey ward
Bowdon ward
Broadheath ward
Brooklands ward
Bucklow-St. Martins ward
Clifford ward
Davyhulme East ward
Davyhulme West ward
Flixton ward
Gorse Hill ward
Hale Barns ward
Hale Central ward
Longford ward
Priory ward
Sale Moor ward
St. Mary's ward
Stretford ward
Timperley ward
Urmston ward
Village ward
References
Official Trafford Council Election page
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2008 English local elections
2008
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2000s in Greater Manchester