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Trafford bids big to be a powerhouse

Trafford is on a path to boosting the local economy with a series of key projects. Theresa Grant explains how collaboration with firms and councils across Greater Manchester is helping to provide a resilient plan for growth.

A surge of investment in Trafford is cementing its status as the economic powerhouse of Greater Manchester.

A vibrant, prosperous and economically strong borough situated to the south west of the conurbation, Trafford plays host to some of the region's most impressive attractions, including football giants Manchester United, the largest and oldest industrial park in Europe, Trafford Park, and one of the largest shopping and leisure complexes in Europe, Intu Trafford City, which alone attracts over 40m people per year.

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