Your Village Needs You!
Dunham Massey Parish Council is looking for new Councillors.
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After many years of dedicated service to the Parish of Dunham Massey, Parish Councillor Thomas Corneil is stepping down from his role. If you would like to be considered for the voluntary position as Parish Councillor, please see the attached role specification. If you would like to express an interest, please email dunhammasseypc@gmail.com
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New Carrington Development
Trafford is entering the final stages of preparing Phase 1 of the New Carrington Masterplan Funding Mechanism and Delivery Strategy. Trafford is seeking feedback on the plan through a public consultation which has a particular focus on the Proportionate Infrastructure Contributions Schedule. You have until 11.59pm on 15 October 2025 to provide your feedback.
What is the New Carrington Masterplan?
This is one of the UK’s largest regeneration schemes, centred on Carrington in Trafford. The land comprises about 1,600-2,000 acres (Carrington Estate is circa1,665 acres) of mixed land including former industrial/petrochemical use (Shell refinery, other works), agricultural land, some greenfield and previously developed land.
The policy framework is set via Places for Everyone (PfE), the joint Greater Manchester strategic plan, which formally adopted a strategic allocation for New Carrington.
The main components that are planned include:
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About 5,000–6,000 homes across the site
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Large amounts of employment space, especially industrial and warehousing
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Village hubs, local centres, amenities (shops, health uses, schools, green/open spaces)
Further details about Phase 1 and how to provide feedback is available via this link: New Carrington Masterplan Consultation
The Parish Council wanted to make residents of Dunham Massey aware of this consultation due to the close proximity of this major development project to Dunham Massey and the potential impact on the Parish.
Dunham Massey Parish Council were invited to provide comment on the 'Carrington Masterplan Funding Mechanism and Delivery Strategy and the Council’s Explanation and Implementation Statement'. Read our response in the attached PDF
Flooding & The Bridgewater Canal
The Parish Council will continue to liaise with the relevant bodies and authorities regarding the 2025 flooding and partial collapse of the Bridgewater Canal.
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The issue will appear as an item on each month's agenda for the foreseeable future and updates on progress relayed as and when available. For the latest safety guidance, please see the attached link from Greater Manchester Police.
Neighbourhood Plan
The Parish Council is exploring the development of a Neighbourhood Plan. Watch the attached video presentation by Councillor Richard Abbott and see if you'd be interested in getting involved.
Flytipping
Hotline
The Council have created a 'Fly Tipping Hotline' for fast-track reporting of any fly tipping in the village. If you see an instance of fly tipping, please photograph it and send it to Lewis via WhatsApp on 07843050535
Highways &
Road Maintenance
Although the Parish Council is not directly responsible for pot holes, drains, verges and road surfacing issues, we endeavour to act as conduits between the residents and Trafford MBC in raising concerns and pushing for action to be taken. Details of our most recent interactions with the relevant bodies at Trafford MBC can be found in the PDF link
You Said, We Did
A summary video of the work undertaken by the Parish Council in the previous 12 months
Manchester Airport
Noise Action Plan
Manchester Airport have conducted a Parish Council Action Forum to provide Parish Councils with a voice regarding plans, developments ad noise reduction pertaining to Manchester Airport. The Powerpoint Presentation given at this forum is available for you here.
Lamppost
Restoration
The Parish Council is currently employing contractors to restore and repair the traditional lampposts in the village. This operation is being phased between 2023 and 2025. Without Parish Council involvement, these lampposts would either have remained in disrepair, been removed or replaced with generic alternatives not in keeping with the aesthetics of Dunham Massey.
The Parish Council is exploring the development of a Neighbourhood Plan. Watch the attached video presentation by Councillor Richard Abbott and see if you'd be interested in getting involved.