Vision, Values and Aims

Currently being reviewed by the Parish Council 15/02/2024

Our Vision:

To make Carrington Parish a socially aware community, we will promote open communication; our intent is to foster a close-knit community, that embraces diversity and individuals from all walks of life. Supported by inclusive governance, through community events and shared experiences we seek to deepen the bonds that tie us together.

 Our  Values:  

• Respect for others

• Strong governance

• Selfless commitment

• Pride of the community

• Transparency

Our promise to you:  

To enhance communication between Trafford Council and you,  the resident of Carrington.

Our commitment to you in the community is to work towards remedies to enhance our environment.

Building a community we can all aspire to be proud of.

Our strategic objectives for the next four years

The Parish council

• Examine all options and apply for funding of new community facilities and initiatives.  

• Create a more outward focus in the community. 

• Provide a higher profile in the community: improve website; maintain input to Parish Facebook page  

• Expand partnership working with: the police; TMBC; local organisations providing youth and elderly services; neighbouring Town and Parish councils. 

Community Safety 

• Building collaborative relationships between GMP and the residents enabling a community-driven approach to address and mitigate speeding issues for the well-being of all residents

• Investigate the need for a neighbourhood watch scheme

• Support local youth and senior initiatives

• Monitor the Air Quality within the village .....and seek ways to improve this.

• Encourage local sport and recreational initiatives to involve all.

Build a strong social community  

Development Planning 

• Ensure any Development Plans reflect the community wishes.  

• Highlight local infrastructure issues with new developments: power; water; drainage; transport. 

• Highlight local sustainability issues as part of the planning process with TMBC.

• Identify sites for future private, affordable and social housing in the parish.  Champion additional sporting, leisure and recreational facilities.  

• Improve dialogue with the planning authority and Developers direct to ensure that CIL payments benefit the community. 

Our delivery plan demonstrates how we are going to meet our strategic objectives