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Trafford Councillors Dave Acton, Laurence Walsh & Mike Cordingley, working with Labour MP, Kate Green; to make our ward a better place.

Dave Acton

Dave Acton

About Dave

I was born in Cadishead in Salford. However I moved to Trafford when I was 5 years of age and have lived in this area ever since.

First elected 6/3/1986 - 5/5/1988 (Urmston Ward)
Regained seat 24/11/1988 - 10/6/2004 (Urmston Ward)
First elected 10/06/2004 - to present (Gorse Hill Ward)

Dave holds the following posts within Council

  • Leader of Labour Group

Outside Bodies - on behalf of Council/Executive/Labour Group

  • Chair of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Authority

    as chair of the authority, Dave attends a number of national and regional bodies including:
    • Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA) Executive Board
    • Association of Metropolitan Fire and Rescue Authorities
    • North West Strategic Partnership Board
    • Local Government Association General Assembly
    • Local Government Association Fire Services Commission
    • Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA)

School Governor at:

  • Gorse Hill Primary School
  • St Antony's Catholic College

Dave is also a member of, and/or attends:

  • Lostock Tenants and Residents Association
  • Stretford Neighbourhood Forum
  • Lostock Fare Share Panel
  • Lostock Community Partnership

Labour Group / Party Positions

  • Leader of Trafford Labour
  • Vice Chair Stretford and Urmston Constituency Labour Party

Why did you become involved in politics?

I really got interested in politics and our communities when my daughters came into the world in my mid 20s. Life and decisions made by politicians seemed much more important to me when I had children and all that extra responsibility of looking after someone other than myself.

My community and neighbours suddenly became really important and I decided I shouldn't just complain on the sidelines but actually get involved in trying to improve things. That's the moment I decided to join the Labour Party and get involved in politics. A number of years later I put myself forward as a candidate in the local elections and after 3 attempts I was finally elected as Councillor for Urmston Ward in the late 1980s. I represented Urmston until 2004 when the boundaries were changed. I was duly selected to stand in Gorse Hill and have represented this Ward ever since, and very proud to do so.

What are your priorities as our councillor?

I am passionate in wanting to help to improve our neighbourhood and to help people who need support, particularly those that may have not had the life chances that others maybe have had. Recognising it's vital for Councillors to represent and support ALL people they represent.

I am also passionate about fighting for values such as justice for all, peace and life chances for everyone.

If you need help and support please do not hesitate to contact me at any time.

Labour Team for Gorse Hill

Welcome to the Gorse Hill Labour pages.
We're really proud of Labour
and its focus on
Our neighbourhoods and people

Some of Our Achievements

  • Gorse Hill Regeneration
  • Lostock Regeneration
  • Better Policing
  • PCSOs
  • Tackling Anti Social Behaviour
  • Imperial War Museum
  • Free Bus and Metrolink Travel for Older People
  • Saving the NHS
  • Minimum Wage
  • Sure Start
  • Introduced Civil Partnerships
  • NHS Direct
  • Free Nursery Places for every 3 and 4 year old
  • The Open University

The list goes on. But without the Labour Party, these improvements wouldn't have happened. And the Labour Party is only as good as its members.

We need a strong local party. We want your priorities. We want you to be part of it.

Do you feel the same way we do about the kind of Britain you want to live in?

A Britain where there is a first-class health service free at the point of use; where education is always a priority; and where you and your family are treated equally and can feel safe and secure.

Join us and be part of our journey. Maybe you already vote Labour at election time? Maybe you have thought about joining but not actually done it? Maybe you think you are too young, too old or too busy? Maybe it's because nobody has asked you. We're asking you now.

Join us and help shape our country's future.

Contact Details

David Acton
   
Telephone 0161 749 9823
   
email
david.acton@trafford.gov.uk
   
Write to Councillor David Acton
  Trafford Council
  Quay West
  Trafford Wharf Road
  Manchester M17 1HH
   

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