The most competitive area in the North West of England

Over 13,000 businesses have already made Trafford
their home, providing you with excellent opportunities
to source local suppliers and expand your
customer base.

A prime location

Trafford is a prime location with a strong and
established business base. By locating your business here you can take advantage of the following factors to help your business to grow:

6 major investment and business locations
A skilled and talented workforce
Unparalleled digital connectivity

Four distinctive town centres

Trafford is a powerhouse for economic growth across
Greater Manchester. We are the most economically
competitive borough with the most talented labour pool
in the North West of England.

Coronavirus (Covid-19): advice and information for businesses

The government is in the process of introducing a number of measures to support local businesses at this time and you can keep up to date with these on the GOV.UK support for businesses webpage. You should also check out the range of resources and guidance available from the Business Growth Hub which includes ten steps to take now and access to informative webinars.

Reopening our town centres and high streets

As restrictions are lifted and pubs, bars and restaurants prepare to open their doors from the 4 July, there is a great deal that hospitality businesses need to consider when reopening.

Visit the reopening of town centres and the high street page on the Council's website.

You can also visit Trafford's Coronavirus updates web page for the latest news and updates as well as the Business support, advice and funding page which will will be updated regularly with news of initiatives and advice.

Welcome to Trafford

The Council’s Strategic Growth Team is here to act as a single point of contact for businesses in the Borough. Whether it’s through identifying potential funding opportunities, searching for sites or premises, guiding you through available business support provision or supporting new and expanding companies, the Team is ready to help and advise you.

Latest news

Trafford Council scoops top regional award for Planning Excellence
Trafford Council is celebrating after being awarded the 'Best Plan' award for the Civic Quarter Area Action Plan at the North West Awards for Planning Excellence ceremony.

New app is the business!
Calling all businesses! Promote your company for free on a fabulous new business app launched by Trafford Council.

Pandemic support welcomed for Trafford town centres
High streets across the borough have been helped to bounce back thanks to the efforts of Trafford Council.

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Coronavirus Updates

We will be producing our First for Business newsletter on a regular basis, with updates on initiatives and issues affecting business around the coronavirus pandemic.

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