On Friday 8 October 2021 Trafford’s first Poverty Truth Commission was launched at Stretford Public Hall.

The Commission was launched as a collaboration between Trafford Council, Trafford Housing Trust and Stretford Public Hall and was formed of Commissioners who are residents of Trafford and have lived experience of poverty, and of leaders from the public, private and voluntary sectors in the borough.

It was a real and genuine opportunity for people to share their “lived “experience of living in poverty.

On Wednesday 8 March 2023 the findings of the Trafford Poverty Truth commission were shared at an event at Stretford Public Hall with some clear recommendations.

This Council would like to recognise and pay tribute and thanks to all the Commissioners who were involved in the Trafford Poverty Truth Commission.

This Council resolves to continue to collaborate and work with all partners across Trafford to support delivery of the 4 recommendations of the final report.

-         Improve how Trafford residents access services.

-         Continue to use the voice of people with lived experience in the development of policy and services in Trafford.

-         Make public transport truly accessible for everyone.

-         Tackle mental health and isolation.

This Council is also committed to the ethos of “Nothing about us without us”, the current cost of living crisis is making life a misery for many Trafford residents. Trafford Council will continue to work with residents to coproduce support for our communities.

It was moved and seconded that:

“On Friday 8 October 2021 Trafford’s first Poverty Truth Commission was launched at Stretford Public Hall.

The Commission was launched as a collaboration between Trafford Council, Trafford Housing Trust and Stretford Public Hall and was formed of Commissioners who are residents of Trafford and have lived experience of poverty, and of leaders from the public, private and voluntary sectors in the borough.

It was a real and genuine opportunity for people to share their “lived “experience of living in poverty.

On Wednesday 8 March 2023 the findings of the Trafford Poverty Truth commission were shared at an event at Stretford Public Hall with some clear recommendations.

This Council would like to recognise and pay tribute and thanks to all the Commissioners who were involved in the Trafford Poverty Truth Commission.

This Council resolves to continue to collaborate and work with all partners across Trafford to support delivery of the 4 recommendations of the final report.

-     Improve how Trafford residents access services.

-     Continue to use the voice of people with lived experience in the development of policy and services in Trafford.

-     Make public transport truly accessible for everyone.

-     Tackle mental health and isolation.

This Council is also committed to the ethos of “Nothing about us without us”, the current cost of living crisis is making life a misery for many Trafford residents. Trafford Council will continue to work with residents to coproduce support for our communities.”

(Note: Before the debate on the Motion, the time being 9:20 p.m., the Mayor indicated that speeches on this matter would be limited to a maximum of one minute per speaker.)

Following a debate on the matter, the Motion was put to the vote and declared carried unanimously.

RESOLVED: That on Friday 8 October 2021 Trafford’s first Poverty Truth Commission was launched at Stretford Public Hall.

The Commission was launched as a collaboration between Trafford Council, Trafford Housing Trust and Stretford Public Hall and was formed of Commissioners who are residents of Trafford and have lived experience of poverty, and of leaders from the public, private and voluntary sectors in the borough.

It was a real and genuine opportunity for people to share their “lived “experience of living in poverty.

On Wednesday 8 March 2023 the findings of the Trafford Poverty Truth commission were shared at an event at Stretford Public Hall with some clear recommendations.

This Council would like to recognise and pay tribute and thanks to all the Commissioners who were involved in the Trafford Poverty Truth Commission.

This Council resolves to continue to collaborate and work with all partners across Trafford to support delivery of the 4 recommendations of the final report.

-     Improve how Trafford residents access services.

-     Continue to use the voice of people with lived experience in the development of policy and services in Trafford.

-     Make public transport truly accessible for everyone.

-     Tackle mental health and isolation.

This Council is also committed to the ethos of “Nothing about us without us”, the current cost of living crisis is making life a misery for many Trafford residents. Trafford Council will continue to work with residents to coproduce support for our communities.