2008 Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council election
Elections to Trafford Council were held on 1 May 2008. One-third of the council was up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a four-year term of office, expiring in 2012. The Conservative Party held overall control of the council. After the election, the composition of the council was as follows: Summary. The following summary indicates the number of seats which are being defended by each party.