The urban district was divided into six wards, each returning three councillors: Clifford, Cornbrook, Longford, Stretford, Talbot and Trafford.

[8] On 20 February 1933, Stretford Urban District Council was granted armorial bearings by the College of Arms.

[9]The lion in the centre of the shield represented John of Gaunt, while the red roses were the county emblems for Lancashire.

The "lymphad" or ancient ship at the base of the arms indicated that the area had maritime connections via the Rivers Mersey and Irwell.

The crest on the helm above the shield was an arm grasping a golden thunderbolt, symbolising the modern industries of Stretford.