Independent 8, Farnworth and Kearsley First 4, UK Independence Party 2, Horwich and Blackrod First 2, non-aligned 1. A large district in Greater Manchester, north-west of Manchester itself; includes Farnworth, Westhoughton and Horwich.
Astley Bridge, and Westhoughton North and Chew Moor, have vacant seats (both held by the Conservatives). Beverley Fletcher (Breightmet) and Diane Parkinson (Hulton) moved from Conservative to Independent, while Anna-Marie Watters (Westhoughton South) moved from Independent to Conservative, in January 2021. Bob Allen (Heaton and Lostock) is suspended from the Conservative group.
Next local elections
2021
Election cycle
Thirds
Local authority type
Metrop
Address
Victoria Square, Bolton BL1 1RU
Phone
01204 333333
Website
http://www.bolton.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£1820.96