Elections to Trafford Council were held on 2 May 2002. One third of the council was up for election, with each successful candidate to serve a two-year term of office, expiring in 2004, due to the boundary changes and 'all-out' elections due to take place that year.
On 2 May 2002, elections were held for one-third of Trafford Council. Each elected member would serve a two-year term ending in 2004 because of boundary adjustments and upcoming comprehensive elections.