Catch 22. Conservative councils like Trafford are being very well looked after by central government who are desperate for them to be beacons of Tory success. However, Labour councils are being punished and left to struggle. I'd vote Labour in a general election, providing they have a better immigration policy,but would feel safer with a Tory council and all the gold plated handouts that they will without a doubt receive to maintain services.If in doubt see Trafford.