Mike Whetton thanks electors forthe vote of confidence in TraffordConservatives 

In the first major test of electoral opinion since the formation of the coalition government lastyear, the voters of Trafford have given a ringing endorsement to the Conservative control of theCouncil in the recent elections. The Conservative Party maintained the same number of seats andis therefore clearly representing the public in running Trafford.In Ashton upon Mersey Ward, Mike Whetton was re-elected for another four year term, gaining

over 50% of the ballot with 1,715votes. In thanking the electors, MikeWhetton said “I am very grateful for thecontinued support of the voters of Ashton upon Mersey. Clearly, it is alsoa vote for Conservative policies. Ihave a determination to work diligentlyfor all residents and to reflect theConservative ways of responsiblymanaging the finances whilstmaintaining Council services. I willcontinue to be available for allresidents who need assistance.”

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Metro into the futureAshton upon Mersey councillor,Brian Rigby, represents Traffordon Transport for GreaterManchester. Here, he outlinessome o f t he exc i t i ngdevelopments for Metrolink.Brian says “Whilst it isfrustrating for passengers whenthe trams on the Altrincham lineoccasionally don’t run on timebecause of major incidents orthere is a need to close the linefor essential work (as willhappen from time to time) Ithink you will agree that Metrolink is a huge success, so muchso that during the peak hours overcrowding can be a problem.You may be aware that the system is expanding with yet morenew trams being purchased and two new lines coming intoservice in the near future. The new Chorlton line will extend toDidsbury in 2013 and a service to Oldham which comes intoservice later this year will continue to Rochdale by Spring2014. An additional line across the city centre will benefitcommuters and relieve the line between St Peter’s Square andPiccadilly. So, the growing pains today will certainly benefitthe people of Sale in the future, as Metrolink becomes thelargest tram system in the country.”

Raising the Standard The newsletter from your Conservative Councillors

Summer 2011

2012 is the Queen’sDiamond Jubilee

Next year, the nation will celebrate sixtyyears of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.At the time of printing this edition of Raising the Standard , your three wardcouncillors are working on ideas tocelebrate and mark the occasion locally.More on this in our next newsletter.

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