This Council respects the result that last month’s referendum delivered by the country. Locally, its overarching message is one of reassurance and recognition of the incumbent responsibility on all elected members to provide leadership, stability and confidence both to the Council and most importantly to the communities we serve.

Those on both sides of the debate took the opportunity to put their arguments to the residents of Trafford and we must now come together and look to the future of our borough.

Our communities in Trafford are special and strengthened through their diversity. The contribution that everyone plays in creating a tolerant, respectful and inclusive culture in our society is highly valued, regardless of background, nationality, ethnicity, disability, sexuality and those of faith or none. We are confident we speak on behalf of everyone in the Council in saying we are all united in a common purpose to celebrate our differences and champion our togetherness as one place and one borough. We will not tolerate anything that threatens harmony in our communities and will continue to be a welcoming home.

This Council will pay close attention to the new and quickly evolving environment, to ensure we can support our local business and civil society, in order to keep Trafford integral to the regional economy and as one of the most successful, thriving and prosperous boroughs in Greater Manchester.

It was moved and seconded that:

“This Council respects the result that last month’s referendum delivered by the country. Locally, its overarching message is one of reassurance and recognition of the incumbent responsibility on all elected members to provide leadership, stability and confidence both to the Council and most importantly to the communities we serve.

Those on both sides of the debate took the opportunity to put their arguments to the residents of Trafford and we must now come together and look to the future of our borough.

Our communities in Trafford are special and strengthened through their diversity. The contribution that everyone plays in creating a tolerant, respectful and inclusive culture in our society is highly valued, regardless of background, nationality, ethnicity, disability, sexuality and those of faith or none. We are confident we speak on behalf of everyone in the Council in saying we are all united in a common purpose to celebrate our differences and champion our togetherness as one place and one borough. We will not tolerate anything that threatens harmony in our communities and will continue to be a welcoming home.

This Council will pay close attention to the new and quickly evolving environment, to ensure we can support our local business and civil society, in order to keep Trafford integral to the regional economy and as one of the most successful, thriving and prosperous boroughs in Greater Manchester.”

(Note: Prior to the debate on the matter, the time being 9.15 p.m., the Mayor indicated that the length of speeches would be restricted to 2 minutes per speaker.)

Following speeches in support, the Motion was agreed with the unanimous consent of the Council.

RESOLVED: That This Council respects the result that last month’s referendum delivered by the country. Locally, its overarching message is one of reassurance and recognition of the incumbent responsibility on all elected members to provide leadership, stability and confidence both to the Council and most importantly to the communities we serve.

Those on both sides of the debate took the opportunity to put their arguments to the residents of Trafford and we must now come together and look to the future of our borough.

Our communities in Trafford are special and strengthened through their diversity. The contribution that everyone plays in creating a tolerant, respectful and inclusive culture in our society is highly valued, regardless of background, nationality, ethnicity, disability, sexuality and those of faith or none. We are confident we speak on behalf of everyone in the Council in saying we are all united in a common purpose to celebrate our differences and champion our togetherness as one place and one borough. We will not tolerate anything that threatens harmony in our communities and will continue to be a welcoming home.

This Council will pay close attention to the new and quickly evolving environment, to ensure we can support our local business and civil society, in order to keep Trafford integral to the regional economy and as one of the most successful, thriving and prosperous boroughs in Greater Manchester.