 In 2007 the Audit Commission judged Trafford Council to be " improving strongly " in providing services for local people . Overall the council was awarded " three star " status meaning it was " performing well " and " consistently above minimum requirements " , similar to 46 % of all local authorities . In 2008 – 09 , Trafford council had a budget of £ 150 @.@ 5 million . This was collected from council tax ( 57 % ) and government grants ( 43 % ) . The council spent £ 31 @.@ 8 million on children and young people 's services ( 21 % ) ; £ 60 @.@ 1 million on community services and social care ( 40 % ) ; £ 34 @.@ 4 million on " prosperity , planning , and development " ( 23 % ) ; and £ 33 @.@ 8 million on customer and corporate services ( 22 % ) . 
