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Keeping our Children and Teachers Safe

With the R number hovering somewhere between 0.7 and 1 and the Government’s Track and Trace system not yet in place, Bolton Labour Leader Nick Peel shares his thoughts: “Like many others across the country, I am very worried about the plans to partially reopen ours schools. We welcome the…

A Fresh Start for Bolton Labour

Bolton’s Labour Councillors have elected new leader, Cllr Nick Peel, in what marks a fresh start for the Local Party. Cllr Peel, who has represented Tonge with the Haulgh ward since 2000, will take over from Cllr Linda Thomas. Cllr Peel said: “I want to thank my colleagues for putting…

Daisy Hill Station Improvements

Cllr David Chadwick has been working hard to help make access to the platforms at Daisy Hill easier for those with mobility problems and parents with young children. David, who campaigned to make sure that the station was fully compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act, said “I am pleased to…

LABOUR’S PLAN: No homes on Green Belt in Hulton

Following the publication of the Greater Manchester Spacial Framework, Bolton Council has not allocated any housing sites on the Green Belt anywhere in the Borough, despite pressure from the Government to do so. Instead, we have allocated land for new homes on ‘brownfield sites’ and urban areas, such as Bolton…

More Lib-Dem Lies Exposed!

In a recent Lib-Dem leaflet, the untrue claim was made – “Labour to cut Horwich road money.” Nothing could be further from the truth! Area Forums across the borough used to receive just £8,000 highways budget, that local Councillors could spend on small schemes. Labour has actually increased this sum…

Regenerating Bolton Town Centre

You told us to move further and faster with regenerating Bolton Town Centre. Labour delivered a £100m cash injection, that has now inspired multiple private sector investment programmes. This will be primarily housing and office led, with a major transformation of the Crompton Place. We promised that our initiative would…

Regenerating Bolton Town Centre

You told us to move further and faster with regenerating Bolton Town Centre. Labour delivered a £100m cash injection, that has now inspired multiple private sector investment programmes. This will be primarily housing and office led, with a major transformation of the Crompton Place. We promised that our initiative would…

Opposition to Fracking Proposals

Horwich and Blackrod Ward Councillor, Stephen Pickup, put forward a motion to Bolton Council condemning the Tories proposals to remove the Council’s powers on planning applications for fracking. Highlighting his concerns, he said the proposals would allow fracking companies to start drilling in communities across England, without the need for…

Sue Haworth – A Proven Track Record

Air quality and protecting our green land are just two of the issues that I have passionately raised at Bolton Council. I am visible all year round, listening to people and discussing their priorities. I am a contributor, rather than a follower! I pay attention to all the day-to-day matters…

Farnworth matters to Harper Green

Independence for Farnworth is not my priority. Farnworth Town Centre matters to Harper Green, and I have a solid grasp of what is needed: I want more homes for the town centre, which are attractive and well insulated. Farnworth Town Centre needs modern community facilities, offer appealing food and drink…

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