STAFF BULLETIN 8 November 2007

Latest news on: Future Of Trafford Town Hall, New Executive Positions, Lighting Up The Hospital At Christmas, Christopher Pickford, The Walk, Online Admissions, Denise Worsley, Extra Funding To Tackle Youth Crime

FUTURE OF TRAFFORD TOWN HALL

The Council meeting last Wednesday (31 October) agreed the way forward on the future of Trafford Town Hall, which will continue to accommodate the Mayoralty and Council Chamber. In addition the Council agreed that there should be a procurement exercise (to attract a private sector partner) for a new administrative centre, either on the existing Town Hall site or an alternative Trafford site. This followed work by consultants, Storeys:ssp, into the state of the current buildings and options for the future.

NEW EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

At last week's Council meeting Councillor John Holden was appointed as the new Executive Member for the Children and Young People's Service, alongside our other Executive Member, Councillor Christine Turner.

LIGHTING UP THE HOSPITAL AT CHRISTMAS

This year the large Christmas tree in the grounds of Trafford General will be placed outside the A & E entrance. BBC Radio Manchester presenter Alan Beswick will officially switch on the lights at 5.00 p.m. on Monday 3 December. All staff and their families are welcome to attend and join us for a cup of Christmas punch (non-alcoholic) and a mince pie afterwards. This will be served outside if the weather is good, but indoors if wet.

CHRISTOPHER PICKFORD

School Crossing Patrol Attendant Christopher Pickford sadly collapsed and died on his way to work last Tuesday. Christopher, aged 51, worked at Manor Avenue/Epping Drive in Sale. Our heartfelt condolences go to Christopher's family, friends and work colleagues. He will be greatly missed by colleagues and all the children he has helped over the years.

THE WALK

Black History Month ended last Wednesday (31 October) with two live performances of Andrew Harrison's production of 'The Walk' at the Robert Bolt Theatre, Sale Waterside. This 28 minute play portrays the relationship between William Wilberforce and John Newton and Wilberforce's 18 year plight to have the slave trade abolished. Staff took part in the debate that followed.

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